Anfeh Beach Featured on Netflix’s Lethal Weapon Season 3

On Episode 5 of Lethal Weathon's third season, Cole is investigating an art robbery when he finds common ground with Lena Bechara, a Lebanese art collector. Lena was looking for her mother's drawing of Anfeh beach, which Cole had visited during his missions. It's a pretty random mention which made me look up any drawings of Anfeh but I didn't find any. I did look up old pictures of Anfeh that resemble the drawing but…

AUB Alumnus Dr. Hussein Tawbi Named to Trump’s Council on Science & Technology

Lebanese doctor & AUB alumnus Hussein Tawbi has been nominated by US President Donald Trump to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology . The mission of the Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is to advise the president on policies that will enhance American leadership in science and technology. It has 16 members, and Dr. Tawbi is only the second oncologist to serve on the council and he is the first…

The Lebanese Creativity Day – Martyrs Square

Artists from all over Lebanon celebrated the Lebanese Creativity Day in Martyrs Square over the weekend. The theme was the revolution obviously and there were some pretty amazing displays. Check them out! Pictures taken from Nabil Ismail and a friend .

Stricter Capital Controls To Be Implemented This Week?

BDL Governor & The Association of Banks in Lebanon are seeking to legitimize the coercive measures being taken and have dispatched a circular to the government to regulate bank-customer relationships. In the mean time, the government is warning of "painful steps" to avert total collapse as part of a “comprehensive rescue plan” to avert a total collapse of the country’s ailing economy. As far as withdrawal limits are concerned, there's a circular being shared over…
Baladi

Ultimate Winter Camping in Akkar Snowy Mountains

5 years ago
Snow hikes, overnight stays in Igloos, snow shoeing, trail challenges and many more activities are being organized by the Akkar trail team this year, and the pictures and videos they’re sharing are absolutely stunning! The ...
Architecture

Lebanon’s Derelict Architecture – By James Kerwin

5 years ago
From abandoned mansions to ruined hammams and forgotten theaters, Photographer James Kerwin showcases Beirut’s derelict yet beautiful architecture in this photo series. I shared a couple of shots. Check out the full post on [DesignBoom].
Lebanon

Radio One Shuts Down After 37 Years on Air.

5 years ago
Media outlets are closing one after the other in Lebanon, and the latest is the famous 105.5 Radio One after almost 37 years! I saw the news on Beirut.com and a lot of people have ...
Art

The Silent Leaders: The Lebanese Revolution Art Book

5 years ago
Ever since the revolution started, artists have mobilized to add their marks to the massive movement that has swept across the country and someone is compiling all their works in one art book. The book ...
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