The Global Competitiveness Report: Lebanon Infrastructure Ranked 127th Out of 144

According to the 2013 Global Competitiveness Report, Lebanon ranked 116th out of 144 in terms of basic requirements, 125th out of 144 in terms of institutions, 135th and 32nd in terms of macroeconomic environment and health/primary education respectively. The most problematic factors for doing business in Lebanon are: - Inadequate supply of infrastructure - Inefficient government bureaucracy - Government instability/coups - Corruption - Policy instability - Access to financing - Inflation - Insufficient capacity to…

Telecom Ministry: Higher And Cheaper Internet Speeds Within A Month

Picture via MayaZankoul Lebanon's Telecom Minister Boutros Harb is promising faster and cheaper internet speeds within a month as well as unlimited plans. He's also talking to the Wall Street Journal about fiber optics and implementing Law 431, which would allow free competition in the telecom market and stop the duopoly led by Alfa and Touch. These are very ambitious plans to accomplish within few months, but I can only wish him good luck as…
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Bkerke Website Hacked

11 years ago
The website is back to normal now. ...
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Lebanese Civil Defence Volunteers Rescue Woman On Verge Of Suicide

11 years ago
Post by Civil Defence volunteers. The woman was identified as being an Ethiopian domestic worker. The Lebanese Police should investigate on the reasons why she was throwing herself off the balcony with the owners. Great ...
Critiques

On April 13: The Lebanese Civil War Mentality We Need To Get Rid Of

11 years ago
When I first saw the announcement above, I wasn’t really sure if I should laugh at it or criticize it, and as it went viral and Lebanese started commenting on it, I noticed that few ...
Art

Fashionable Candles for Palm Sunday

11 years ago
This doll is part of an art exhibition at the Beirut Souks done by Cynthia’s Candle. The candles on display are supposedly the world’s tallest Palm Sunday Candles which I hope no one will consider ...
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A New Idea For Wedding Planners In Lebanon

11 years ago
[YouTube] I wonder how much the priest would charge the couple to sing a song for them. ...
Animals & Wildlife

Illegally Held Chimpanzee In Lebanon Freed After A Nine-Year Struggle!

11 years ago
Animals Lebanon recently took up the case to free Charlie, a nine year old chimpanzee that was smuggled into Lebanon in 2005 and sold to Animal City zoo, and they finally managed to free the ...
Critiques

What’s Inside The Lebanese Parliament Drawers?

11 years ago
[YouTube] Here are few examples of bills buried in the Lebanese Parliament drawers and that need to be tackled ASAP! 1- Retirement Benefits Bill 2- Civil Status Laws Bill 3- Mental Health Bill 4- Women ...
Food

Britain’s Favorite Take-away Is Lebanese

11 years ago
A Lebanese Diner called The Cedar has won the title of Britain’s favorite take-away, after receiving the most positive votes from millions of reviews of more than 9000 eateries. The Cedar Chef and Owner Sami ...
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