Lebanon’s Football Fields: A Major Hazard

Four years ago, the Lebanese National Football Team had to play its home game in Amman because all of our football fields were in deplorable condition. Most fields lack proper grass or are poorly maintained, the stadiums are neglected, and there are countless safety hazards. Last week, a player nearly got killed when he slipped and hit a cement wall placed too close to the end lines, as seen in the video below. The reason…

Remittances Make Up 31% of Lebanon’s GDP

Remittances continue to serve as a vital source of support for the Lebanese economy and Lebanese families, amounting to approximately $7 billion in 2023. This represents 31% of Lebanon's GDP for the same year, making Lebanon the third-highest recipient of remittances by share of GDP worldwide, only preceded by Tonga and Tajikistan . Regionally, Lebanon has the highest percentage of remittances as a share of GDP and the third-highest total amount of remittances. Remittances in…
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This “Disturbing” Dawra Apartment is up for Sale

9 months ago
An apartment located in Dawra was listed a few days ago on 3ikarcom. At first glance, it seems like quite the catch with its renovated rooms and large terrace. However, as the video progresses, one ...
Art

Saudi-based Chef Zeina Itani Creates Stunning Cake to Celebrate Lebanon

9 months ago
Zeina Itani is an incredibly talented cake artist known for creating insanely large and jaw-dropping masterpieces. Her attention to detail and creativity have made her an internet sensation, with over 2 million followers on Instagram ...
Lebanon

Dr. Food Indicted & Referred to The Criminal Court for Trial

9 months ago
Mount Lebanon Judge Ziad Al-Daghidi issued his indictment today in the case of George Hanna Dib, also known as Dr. Food on social media. The judge considered the actions undertaken by Dib and the other ...
Lebanon

Banque du Liban (BDL) Raises Withdrawal Limits For Circular 158 & 166

9 months ago
Lebanon’s Central Bank has announced that it will raise the withdrawal limits for Circular No. 158 and Circular No. 166. This change will take effect on March 1st, 2025, with the limit increasing to $500 ...
Lebanon

25 Years Later, The Lebanese Government Scraps “Resistance” Clause

9 months ago
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and his newly formed government approved a ministerial statement yesterday, outlining the priorities and commitments for the coming years, and for the first time in 25 years, scrapping the “resistance” clause. ...
Lebanon

US President Trump Halts All U.S Aid to Lebanon, Including The Lebanese Army

9 months ago
Update: The Lebanese Army will be exempted and will continue to receive aid as confirmed by US officials. A U.S. State Department official spoke to Al-Arabiya TV today and confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Lebanon

Iranian Flights to Lebanon Suspended Until Further Notice

9 months ago
The Lebanese government decided this morning to extend the suspension of Iranian flights to Beirut beyond February 18th. The head of the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization stated that the Lebanese government requested the cancellation of ...
Lebanon

Rene Moawad (Qoleiat) Airport Can Be Operational Within a Year

9 months ago
There have been talks since 2012 about the renovation and restoration of René Moawad Airport, but these efforts never materialized due to political reasons until last week when newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promised ...
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