[Updated] MEA & All Operating Airlines in Lebanon To Accept Only US dollars

Update: Middle East Airlines has reversed its decision to sell tickets exclusively in foreign currencies, at the request of PM Hassan Diab. The decision is outrageous, apparently illegal for MEA but expected and effectively already in place. Most businesses are trying their best to get paid in dollars because it is no longer sustainable to deal with a fluctuating Lira. On the other hand, people can't withdraw their dollars because banks are not allowing them…

Digital Surgery, Co-Founded by Lebanese Dr. Jean Nehme, Acquired by Medical Technology Leader Medtronic

Ireland-based Medical Devices giant Medtronic announced this week that it will acquire Digital Surgery, a privately-held pioneer in surgical artificial intelligence, data and analytics, and digital education and training. The purchase aims to strengthen its robot-assisted surgical platform and its broader portfolio. Digital Surgery's CEO & co-founder Dr. Jean Nehme also announced the news, stating that they've decided to join forces with the world’s largest medical technology company and that Digital Surgery became part of…

Great Results for Lebanon at The 2020 MENA Karting Nations Cup

Four Lebanese drivers, including Abdo Feghali's kid, also the youngest Karting Champion in Lebanon's history, Christopher Feghali, competed at the 2020 MENA Karting Championship - Nations Cup which took place between the 10th and 14th February 2020 in Muscat Oman. Christopher Feghali came out first in the qualifications, all the heats and the final and clinched the first spot in his category . Matthias Njeim & Patrick Njeim also impressed by finishing first and third…

Lebanon Wins King Abdullah II Basketball Tournament After 15 Years

Despite everything that's happening in Lebanon, including the league's suspension since October 2019, the Lebanese National Basketball team was able to win the King Abdullah II Tournament after defeating Jordan 71 to 68. The last time we had won this title was 15 years ago. Lebanon led by Elie Restom, Wael Arakji and Ali Haidar and coached by Joe Moujaess, won all his games respectively against Bahrain, Syria & Iraq. Congrats to the team! Credits:…
Lebanon

Enzo Sabbagha to represent Lebanon at the Voice France this Saturday

5 years ago
After Johnny Maalouf in 2012, Anthony Touma in 2013, Aline Lahoud in 2014, Hiba Tawaji in 2015 and Marc Hatem in 2016, a new Lebanese talent is giving it a shot at this year’s the ...
Critiques

Liban: La Revolution

6 years ago
Check out this 9-minute long report by Tancrède Bonora (C à vous) on the Lebanese Revolution. It’s been over 110 days now and today was yet another proof that the revolution is alive and kicking! ...
Animals & Wildlife

Orca Found Dead on Sarafand Beach

6 years ago
Orcas are often called killer whales, because of their size and the animal’s ability to take down large marine animals, such as sea lions and whales. However, they don’t typically attack humans and belong to ...
Food

Swiss Butter Opening Soon in Dubai!

6 years ago
Swiss Butter announced few days ago on LinkedIn that they’re putting the final touches on their first Dubai branch at Novotel al Barsha. They didn’t announce an official opening date yet but the branch looks ...
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