#LockDownNotLockUp – Help Prevent Domestic Violence on Thursday April 16th at 6PM

Following the lockdown imposed in Lebanon and around the world, victims of domestic violence are experiencing a greater threat as many are confined to their homes with their abusers. The Lebanese officials have reported an increase of 100% on hotline calls in March only in relation to violence against women at home!! This is why ABAAD is launching a campaign on Thursday April 16th at 6PM aimed at reminding victims of domestic violence that support…

US Dollar Trading at 3000 Lebanese Pounds

A week after BDL issued a circular aimed at "facilitating" money withdrawals, and with news of a 50% haircut spreading around, the US dollar today is trading over 3,000 LL in the black market. This started two months ago when exchange dealers were allowed to set a fixed rate thereby creating a parallel market and a black market, and then a week ago when banks were also allowed to set a rate, alongside the official…

LAU Mobile Clinic Touring Lebanon to Provide Free PCR Tests

LAU launched a week ago The Mobile Clinic and has been touring Lebanon offering free PCR tests for patients who cannot afford it or are not covered by the NSSF or any other medical insurance. They've been to Nabatieh, Zgharta, Tripoli and Akkar already and want to reach as many rural areas as they can. I think this is a very important step, not just for helping those without medical insurance, but to test more…
Fun

Elissa Releases Quarantine-Inspired Song: “We Shall Sing Again & Again”

5 years ago
Lebanese superstar Elissa took it to YouTube to launch her new quarantine-inspired song “We Shall Sing Again & Again” and send out positive vibes during these tough and unprecedented times. Elissa was joined online by ...
Advertising

Promoting Social Distance with Altered Slogans

5 years ago
Elie Antaky shared on his Instagram yesterday brilliantly altered slogans for famous brands including Uber, Apple, Careem, Fedex and Netflix. I added a couple, check out the rest [here]. ...
Technology

Whatsapp New Limitations: “Popular” Messages Can be Forwarded to One Person

5 years ago
I was forwarding a funny video to a couple of friends when I got the below message, stating that I can only share with up to 1 chat this message as it has been forwarded ...
Religion

Make a Virtual Visit to Seven Churches This Year

5 years ago
Since the Seven Churches visitation is not possible this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here are seven churches from around the world that you can virtually visit online: 1- St. Peter’s Basilica [Virtual Tour] ...
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