MEA Will Be The Launch Customer for Airbus A321XLR

Airbus CEO has recently hinted to a mid-2019 launch of its A321neo jet ever longer legs, an extended-range model dubbed the A321XLR. MEA have thrown a huge weight behind this aircraft in order to be its first operator, and the news was confirmed today. The A321XLR was built to complement its best-selling A321neo family, and brings 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation competitor aircraft. This will allow the planes to fly further, which…

Zaatar W Zeit & Roadster Diner Now Open in Batroun

Even if you are new to the Batroun scene, just follow traffic through the seaside road and you will pass by the newly open Roadster Diner and Zaatar w Zeit outlets. They are located next to San Stephano Resort facing Batroun Village, with Starbucks conveniently in between them. Both restaurants continue with their now familiar urban industrial feel as seen in Broumana and The Backyard, along with big terraces along the main road.

Racist Campaigns Will Not Solve Illegal Foreign Workers Crisis

Whenever I write about the Syrian refugees crisis in Lebanon, I can't help but re-read two and three year-old posts about the same issue, and realize that not only things are getting worse, but the situation has become so chaotic that everyone's taking extremes and almost no one's willing to figure a decent way out of this crisis. The only undeniable facts that we know of is that the Syrian crisis has taken a heavy…

Lebanese Sisters Behind The Iconic Hotel Saint Regis Paris

Hidden in a charming street at the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement, a few steps from the luxury boutiques of Avenue Montaigne, what was once a private mansion is now a unique five-star boutique hotel owned by Lebanese sisters Sara and Zeina Georges. Originally built in 1857, it was revamped into a mansion in 1923. In 1985, Sara and Zeina's father Georges decided to redecorate the hotel in order to give each room distinctive decor,…
Critiques

Beirut Municipality Removing Violations on Ramlet el Bayda Beach

6 years ago
It’s hard to mention violations on Ramlet el Bayda’s beach without the Eden Bay coming to mind, but it’s no longer a priority apparently or maybe they’re legit now (because Lebanon right?). Remember the sewage ...
Food

A Trip Down memory lane: Zaatar W Zeit is Turning 20!

6 years ago
It’s hard to believe (I feel really old) but Zaatar W Zeit is turning 20 this year! When I got the invite to their 20th anniversary, I started going through my ZWZ blogposts and pictures ...
Baladi

Lebanese William Sawaya behind Women’s FIFA World Cup trophy since 1999

6 years ago
Since it is currently underway in France, the 2019 Women’s FIFA World Cup, extending between June 7 and July 7, has an interesting Lebanese story to offer. Its trophy has been hand-made since 1999 by ...
Lebanon

Australian bank tackles the story of a Lebanese refugee in moving new commercial

6 years ago
Australian bank Westpac has decided to play on emotions in its latest ad, launched earlier this June, as part of its “help” campaign, which highlights how it supports small business owners in need. In this ...
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