Sectarianism and Racism Against Syrian Refugees Will Only Backfire on Us

I think we all agree that the Syrian crisis has deeply affected Lebanon and that the extent of the burden of that crisis has fallen more acutely on communities in Lebanon than in any other country, but the worst possible way to deal with this status-quo is inciting hatred and encouraging racism against Syrian refugees mainly for politically-motivated purposes. Lebanon's Minister of Foreign Affairs was quoted saying yesterday that he "will seek to bar Syrian…

Lebanon Won Yet Another Award That I Can’t Find Online

It's always great to share news about awards and achievements won by Lebanese abroad but I've learned out of experience to verify the story before spreading the word. Yesterday I was reading in Annahar about a Lebanese project that won an Energy Globe Award 2016 against 1700 other projects presented. This would have been a major achievement and I am sure that Lebanese are capable of doing so, but I couldn't find any reference or…
Lebanon

Rare Beirut Pictures From The UNEF’s Diary (1965-1966)

9 years ago
UNEF (United Nations Emergency Force) Captain Gord Jenkins stayed in Beirut between 1965 and 1966 and kept a diary of his stay with his wife Jan which includes a lot of awesome and rare pictures. ...
Critiques

Lebanese University – Nabatieh Branch

9 years ago
Where is the Lebanese Education Minister when we need him? Still congratulating Brevet students? ...
Critiques

Al-Manar Anchor’s Twisted Logic

9 years ago
A Lebanese TV Anchor called Diaa Bou Taam tweeted yesterday that he wants to boycott restaurants that open during fasting hours and that he is going to shame them in public. He went on by ...
Critiques

How To Celebrate a 9/20 On The Lebanese Brevet

9 years ago
You can pass the Brevet with 9/20 thanks to the extra bonus points you get. Maybe the Education Minister should consider subtracting points if parents are celebrating that way. ...
Automotive

#PekingParis2016: Team Lebanon Off to a Great Start, Currently Ranked 2nd in Their Class!

9 years ago
The Peking-Paris began on June 12 and #TeamLebanon has been doing great so far! Charbel Habib and Walid Samaha just crossed Mongolia yesterday after 8 days of off-road driving in one of the most adventurous ...
Lebanon

#WorldRefugeeDay: What does The Word Refugee Mean to You?

9 years ago
via Médecins Sans Frontières World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 by the UN every year and is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. Lebanon is officially the ...
Critiques

Works Already Underway at Ramlet el Baida: Beirut’s Only Public Beach

9 years ago
via Sara Bou Kamel Works are already underway at Ramleh el Baida, whereas excavators were spotted destroying one of the entrances to Beirut’s legendary coastline. It’s only a matter of time before Beirut’s last public ...
Advertising

Best Father’s Day Ads From Lebanon [2016]

9 years ago
Kababji is my favorite this year Here’s a roundup of the best Father’s Day ads I spotted this year. If there are ads that I might have missed, please forward them to me. Happy Father’s ...
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