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Najib
Sep 21, 2024 01:26
Icom, a Japanese based telecommunications manufacturer, had to come out and clarify that the IC-V82 walkie talkies that exploded in Beirut this week had been discontinued since 2014. The walkie-talkies were part of a second wave of explosions, after a first wave of pager explosions killed 12 and injured over 2500 people. Pictures circulating of the walkie-talkie showed a "Made in Japan" label, which prompted the manufacturer to clarify that they stopped producing these models…
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Najib
Sep 21, 2024 12:35
I heard few times of the luxury Bufori car brand but I never had the curiosity to look up its founders up until I saw this reel on Insta. The lady in the reel mentions that the car is Lebanese and handcrafted in Malaysia then says in perfect Lebanese "chou hayda ya Zalami". In fact, the Bufori may be produced in Malaysia but it was originally founded in Australia by the Khouri brothers: Gerry, Anthony…
Information
1 year ago
Qatar Airways tweeted today that it’s banning all passengers flying from Beirut to carry pagers or walkie-talkies, and that the restriction includes checked and carry-on luggages as well as cargo. Qatar’s flag carrier did not ...
Information
1 year ago
Today’s events may have been the largest security breach in Lebanon’s history. Thousands of handheld pagers belonging to Hezbollah members exploded leaving over 3000 injured and killing at least nine people including a child. The ...
Automotive
1 year ago
Four drivers were selected to join the Red Bull Junior Team including Christopher Feghali from Lebanon. Feghali became the youngest Karting Champion in Lebanon back in 2018 and has since won several titles including the ...
Lebanon
1 year ago
Just when we thought Salameh was untouchable, Judge Jamal al-Hajjar decided to arrest him after a hearing at the country’s judicial palace. Salameh is the subject of multiple investigations into alleged financial misconducts but the ...
Baladi
1 year ago
Lebanon’s biggest crossfit event is taking place this weekend in Tripoli at the Sports District. The Cedar Games is marking its third edition with a three-day event and over 120 athletes from Lebanon, Jordan, and ...
Fun
1 year ago
Freelance Beirut-based reporter Séamus Malekafzali was surprised to discover ads warning against taking up arms against the US or its allies on his Tinder account. He shared few screenshots showing the ads, both in Arabic ...
Fun
1 year ago
Sonic booms have unfortunately become a regular occurence in many parts of Lebanon due to the ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. In fact, sonic booms have intensified recently over Beirut, creating thunderous shock waves ...
Economics
1 year ago
Banque de l’habitat (مصرف الإسكان) is expected to finally start giving out loans to eligible candidates this month. This is what Antoine Habib, the bank’s general manager, has confirmed a couple of weeks ago. The ...
