The Lebanese diaspora: A tale of two traders

Good education, adaptability and networks helped Lebanese succeed outside their country. That's a positive thing that came out of our "wasta" system for a change. Check out the full article . ON A recent flight from Beirut to Addis Ababa, Lebanese businessmen were swapping stories. “Business is excellent in Angola,” declared one. “I hear it’s good in Ghana?” inquired another. Flights out of Lebanon buzz with optimism. For Lebanese business “good education, adaptability and networks”…

Achrafieh goes dark to mark Earth Hour

Love the Slogan! After organizing a car-free day in Achrafieh, Rmeil and Geitawi, the people behind the Achrafieh2020 initiative are joining the global community in celebrating Earth Hour by voluntarily cutting the power off for an hour. The event will take place in Achrafieh on March 23rd at 8:30pm. The electricity goes out involuntarily everyday. On Saturday 23rd March, make it a choice. Achrafieh goes dark for Earth Hour at 8:30 pm, switching off for…
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Sewers redirected towards Baalbeck ruins

12 years ago
[YouTube] Sfee7a Baalbakiyye with a special sewerish flavor. This ought to attract more tourists for sure! ...
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Spanish-Lebanese Energy Consortium Abener-Butec might file a lawsuit against the Lebanese Government

12 years ago
Picture taken from Zawya.com I’ve heard news of a lawsuit being prepared against the Energy Ministry and Lebanese government before but I wasn’t sure about it up until now. Here’s a small brief on what ...
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No Alcohol or Pork at Zaatar w Zeit Hamra

12 years ago
Picture taken from ZWZ Facebook Page I was surprised to read on Gino’s blog yesterday that the newly open Zaatar wou Zeit in Hamra does not service pork or alcohol. The reason was not explained ...
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Kholoud and Nidal are having a baby

12 years ago
Picture Taken from NowLebanon That’s great news for Lebanon’s first ‘civil’ couple but not so much for the baby as I don’t know yet how they will be able to register him given that Minister ...
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How to report harassing phone calls or text messages in Lebanon?

12 years ago
Picture taken from Ibnlive I’ve been hearing a lot lately about girls getting harassed “textually” by unknown men either through WhatsApp or other messaging service. Only last week, 2 friends of mine showed me messages ...
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Lebanese Memes

12 years ago
[YouTube] I saw this YouTube video by mistake today and was honestly surprised to learn Lebanese Memes have a YouTube Channel and are taking part in the Social Media Awards. I was even more surprised ...
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Lebanese activists to go on hunger strike

12 years ago
Protecting women from domestic violence is as important as any other issue in this country. Having said that, a hunger strike is an extreme and life-threatening measure but it might pressure the government to amend ...
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One Day Is Not Enough!

12 years ago
MayaZankoul’s take on International Women’s Day. ...
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