Bringing Zaatar W Zeit Manakish All the Way to Montreal

If you ask me what's the thing I miss most about Lebanon after almost five months abroad, I have to say it's the food and more specifically the Manakish and bakeries. Don't get me wrong, the food is excellent here but I'm always finding myself looking for a good Man2oushe, Sharwama. Falafel or even Nayye place and they're not that easy to come by, especially in Downtown Montreal. We found a good Labneh on the…

#BeirutMunicipality to Create 16Km of Dedicated Bike Lanes by 2020

When I first heard about a bike lane prototype introduced in Beirut, I was a bit optimistic about it but it turned out to be a rushed plan and an utter failure. This being said, I have mixed feelings now about this new initiative to set up 16 kilometers of dedicated bike lanes by next year inside the capital. The cycling scene has been growing over the years in Lebanon but organizing biking events and…

Qadisha Valley Cleanup

It's great to see this group of young men and women cleaning up the Qadisha valley but it's also quite unfortunate that this valley, labeled as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations in 1998, is not being taken care off. The valley is as rich historically as it is visually but has been threatened for years now by nearby developments and pollution and might lose its status if it remains neglected. Qadisha Valley…

Anghami Offering Game of Thrones Live Streaming Service

Last Sunday, Game of Thrones' final season premiered at 4AM local time Beirut, and fans of the show were able to watch it live, with the help of Anghami. I subscribed myself and I have to say the offer is pretty cool! It's cheap : You can buy for 2 months given that the show lasts for 6 weeks . Punctual: The episode airs at the exact same time of the US, which is 4AM…
Health

Pr. Jean-Marc Ayoubi on Top of Team Performing First Uterus Transplantation in France

6 years ago
I know we always tend to brag about Lebanese shining abroad, but some are really worth the attention. This is the case of a Lebanese doctor, Pr. Jean-Marc Ayoubi, who performed on March 31st, the ...
Events

Oscar Winner Gabriel Yared & Asmahan’s Grand Daughter in Lebanon soon!

6 years ago
The Beiteddine Art Festival is celebrating 35 years of arts & culture by hosting a world premiere on its opening night on July 18, joining Oscar winning composer Gabriel Yared and Yasmina Jumblatt; a talented ...
Automotive

WeGo-Together: Public Transportation Network Expected in Jbeil BY End of 2019

6 years ago
Public Works and Transportation Minister Youssef Fenianos and Jbeil MP Ziad Hawat launched last week a public transportation initiative in the district of Jbeil: WeGo. Created by Connex, a private transportation company operating in Beirut, ...
Critiques

Camera Surveillance in Exam Rooms Will NOT Solve Cheating Problems

6 years ago
The Ministry of Education has requested from all schools to install surveillance cameras in an attempt to combat cheating and academic misconduct during the official exams. According to the Ministry, the schools will have to ...
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