5G Fixed Wireless Deployed at Beirut Airport

Ogero head tweeted earlier today that the planned 5G fixed wireless connection was installed ahead of time and is now fully functional at Beirut's Rafic Hariri Airport. It should be available to all according to Ogero but not sure how much time we will get. Last time I heard, it's 30 free minutes only. Next time you're flying, try connect to the WIFI and run a speed test. I'm intrigued to see how fast this…

“Talking Saves Lives”: Facebook Backs Embrace’s Suicide Prevention Campaign

Embrace's Lifeline is now available on Facebook's Safety Center, in an attempt to raise further awareness on mental health and provide advice and support to anyone who may be suffering from suicidal thoughts or seeking ways to cope with an emotional crisis. Adding Embrace as an expert for suicide prevention within its online Safety Center in Lebanon and the Middle East came as part of a partnership with Facebook, and the resource, which will roll…

Ten Haunting Pictures from Lebanon’s Civil War

I stumbled upon a couple of pictures of the civil war taken by French Photographer Raymond Depardon, and looked up online to see if there are any galleries related to Beirut. There were two; one labeled "Beyrouth Centre Ville" and another "Lebanon Civil War". I'm sharing few of them, you can check out the rest on this . LEBANON. 1978. Civil War. LEBANON. East Beirut. Achrafieh district.1978. Civil War.A young man stands in his bombed…

Donate Blood on Ashoura Day

Who is Hussain? and Donner Sang Compter Lebanon are organizing this year the biggest blood donation campaign to encourage those who commemorate Ashoura to “give blood for those who need it most and be like Hussain”. People will be able to donate today at theee eHaret Hreik municipality from 11AM till 7PM. In addition to the blood donation campaign, Who Is Hussain, will be raising awareness on 10 causes such as hunger, environment, mental health,…
Fun

When in Barcelona, Drop by Beryti

4 years ago
If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona anytime soon, make sure you drop by Bērytī: a newly open Lebanese bistro run by two adventurous Lebanese girls, Cindy and Pamela. Both were disappointed with Lebanese food ...
Fun

Taking Wedding Entrance Songs to Another Level

4 years ago
The bride is Muslim, the groom is Christian so they decided to replace the cliche Zaffe entrance with a mix of Christian and Muslim hymns while the bride walks a bridge (??) to meet the ...
Critiques

Three out of Four Hospitals Still Report Overdoses to Police, Despite Ministry’s Directive

4 years ago
Despite directives from the Public Health & Interior ministries, three out of four hospitals still report overdoses and drug-related emergencies to the police, according to Skoun NGO. The #AddictNotCriminal campaign that Skoun launched three years ...
Food

Restaurant Madito Ranked #1 Restaurant in Paris

4 years ago
Lebanese chef Ahmad El Turk moved to Paris in 2015 and spent a couple of years tasting and evaluating other similar restaurants in the area until he decided to open up his small shop in ...
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