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

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 Lebanese William Sawaya, based in Milan, and for this year's edition, it is no exception. Born in 1948 in Beirut, Sawaya graduated in Architecture in 1973 from the National Academy of Fine Arts of Beirut, before moving to Italy in…

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

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 commercial entitled "Baker of Beirut", it focuses on the story of a Lebanese doctor, Ali, who flees his country of origin as war settles in, and whose wife is seen giving birth in a refugee camp a few shots later.…

MusicHall to launch in Saudi Arabia on June 15, as Jeddah hosts stellar music event lineup

After Beirut in 2003 and Dubai in 2013, MusicHall by Michel Eléftériadès is expanding to reach Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, with the launch set for June 15, as announced by its owner on social media hours ago. The venue will be located at the King Abdullah Sports City. https://twitter.com/elefteriades/status/1138854446451109889 Saudi Arabia is desperately trying to bring the party scene to its country recently, with an unprecedented stellar lineup of DJs and artists set to ignite…

We Can Finally Issue a Civil Extract From Our Area of Residence!

I hated issuing a civil extract because I had to go to my hometown in Saida to get one, or ask someone to bring it to me. LibanPost also offers the service but most of the time, I'd need it urgently so it was easier to go there by myself. This is going to change in 3 months time according to new Interior Minister Raya el Hassan, who announced in #Arabnet today that we will…
Critiques

Students Paying the Price of Education Ministry’s Bad Management

7 years ago
“Ya Tokho ya Kserlo Mokho”. There’s no middle ground apparently when it comes to education ministers in Lebanon. Back in 2014, Education Minister Bou Saab handed all students passing statements. This year, Education Minister Akram ...
Automotive

WeGo set to Modernize Public Transportation in #Lebanon, starting in Byblos

7 years ago
A breath of fresh air is reaching Byblos and Lebanon. WeGo, an enterprise founded by Connex, has started working on a regional – and later on hopefully a national – public transport service that is ...
Information

Lebanon’s long journey begins to qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 and FIBA World Cup 2023

7 years ago
After narrowly and heartbreakingly failing to qualify for this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup, the national team now turns its attention towards 2023, as the long journey begins with an attempt to qualify first for ...
Lebanon

Sesobel to close its doors (for good?) starting June 28, struggling financially

7 years ago
It’s heartbreaking to read, but it is true. Founded in 1976, one of Lebanon’s most prominent NGOs, performing social services for the welfare of Lebanese kids with disability, Sesobel is giving it one final push ...
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