Posted By
Najib
Jul 18, 2019 02:05
Sporting Club has gone up a notch in imposing racist laws against foreign helpers by forcing their employers to dress them in a specific way, otherwise they will be kicked out without a refund. The woman who reported this incident also mentioned a friend of hers showed up with an Indian woman, who was lecturing at a nearby conference, but she wasn't allowed in because she "looked" like a helper to them. Yes we allow…
Posted By
Najib
Jul 17, 2019 04:51
The best way to escape the summer heat in Beirut is by heading to the beaches or to rooftop bars where you can cool down with a drink or two. This summer, Two new exciting rooftops opened in Beirut, BAU Rooftop & Le Bristol and Four Seasons unveiled its highly anticipated rooftop designed by Bernard Khoury. BAU Beirut: Bringing an Asian feel to Beirut's rooftop nightlife scene, BAU is located at Waterfront Beirut and offers…
Baladi
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Lebanon
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Baladi
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Lebanon
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Lebanon
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Critiques
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Lebanon
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