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Najib
Nov 30, 2019 05:22
This week witnessed the second strike organized by gas stations in Lebanon, claiming they are suffering losses from being forced to purchase dollars at fluctuating rates. Truth be told, the lack of dollar in the market is causing major losses for many businesses but there are also hidden political agendas behind this strike just like everything else in this country. Moving on to the tender being launched by Caretaker Energy Minister Nada Boustani, it will…
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Najib
Nov 30, 2019 03:45
Zeinab Khalife's picture of a tailor and his sewing machine in Sidon has won her the Arab world’s prestigious annual photography competition, "Moments", which is organized by National Geographic Abu Dhabi. The competition attracted over 50,000 entires this year but it was Zeinab's picture of "Abu Hassan", along with another candidate that emerged as winners. It is worthy noting that Zeinab is a nurse by profession and a self-taught photographer. The winner of the Adult…
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Najib
Nov 24, 2019 11:08
Today marks the 40th day since the Revolution started and from the looks of it, things aren't going to cool down anytime soon especially when there's no government in sight. On one hand, protests on the street haven't lost their momentum and are evolving by the day; last week's Civil Parade is a clear proof of that. On the other hand, those in power are split into three groups: those laying low, those relentlessly trying…
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Najib
Nov 24, 2019 05:30
For all Zaatar W Zeit fans, the Vancouver branch is set to officially open on November 29. The address is 531 Granville Vancouver, British Columbia. You can find more information on their FB page. This will mark ZWZ’s first branch outside the Arab world as it already opened up in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan.
Baladi
6 years ago
We witnessed today a glorious Independence Day by all means. As the revolution entered its 37th day, large groups of protesters organized a nationwide civil march where over 40 “regiments” paraded in front of the ...
Fun
6 years ago
Amidst the turbulence and chaos in the country, the municipality of Chekka, with the help of Arc en ciel, has decided to take an environmental leap and attempt to build a Christmas tree made of ...
Fun
6 years ago
Check it out, it’s pretty cool. ...
Critiques
6 years ago
A highly recommended read for those interesting in understanding the financial “Ponzi scheme” that brought Lebanon’s economy to brink of collapse, and how suggestions on how to build a more productive and sustainable Lebanese economic ...
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