Uber Set to Buy Careem

I heard rumors about this acquisition few months back and it looks like it's finally happening. According to Bloomberg, Endadget and several other sources, "Uber is set to announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ as early as this week, according to people with knowledge of the matter." The deal should be announced by Tuesday according to the same source. However I am not really sure if the…

Sherine Tops Spotify’s Most-Streamed ME Artists, Followed by Fairouz

Spotify celebrated International Women's Day on Friday by sharing the list of most-streamed female artists in the World, including those in the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt singer Sherine tops the regional list followed by Lebanese legend singer Fairouz, Lebanese pop-star Nancy Ajram, Amal Maher & Aseel Hameem. Spotify only launched three months ago in the Middle East. Here's the list of most-streamed female artists worldwide between Jan. 1 to March 1, 2019. 1.…
Lebanon

Byblos to host Greek Festival this June

5 years ago
Starting June 7th, and for three consecutive days, Byblos will be transformed into a Greek city, with the biggest event of its kind to come to Lebanon. It will include Greek travel agents to promote ...
Lebanon

Run with Lebanese Women on March 31st!

5 years ago
The Beirut Marathon Association is organizing this March the 6th edition of the SARADAR BANK Women’s Race, taking place for the first time at the Port of Beirut. This edition’s message will be “Draw Your ...
Middle East

Capharnaum Film Coming to Arab Countries Starting March 14

5 years ago
Capharnaum is expected to roll out in Arab countries starting March 14. The Film’s FB page announced movie fans in the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Oman and Bahrain will be able to watch the ...
Beirut

Huge Gaming Event Happening in #Beirut this July

5 years ago
In collaboration with Virgin Radio Lebanon, Mindwhisk events are organizing for the first time in the country, a huge gaming event entitled “Gamers Unite 2019”, which will take place between July 17 and 21 at ...
Lebanon

5th Century Byzantine Village Discovered in Zaarour

5 years ago
The “Al Jawzeh” project has been on since 2012, but it was not until last week that the results of the digs were announced by archaeologists Lina Nacouzi and Dominique Pieri at a conference held ...
Art

Sursock Museum Cites Economic Constraints, to Close Twice Per Week Now

5 years ago
Starting Monday February the 18th, the Sursock museum will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The sad Facebook announcement came as a result of “economic constraints” it is facing: In the face of increasing economic ...
Lebanon

Saudi Arabia Lifts 15-month old Travel Ban on #Lebanon

5 years ago
The 15-month old travel ban Saudi Arabia imposed on Lebanon in November 2017 following security concerns, has been lifted off following the latest government formation. A flock of Gulf tourists is expected to flood the country ...
Lebanon

Updates Regarding The “Smuggled” Phones Customs Fees in #Lebanon

5 years ago
Following a few posts that went viral last week, with Lebanese citizens ranting about the new phone customs set by the MOT for personal users to pay, a few clarifications and a glimmer of hope ...
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