Lebanese Candidate Ziad Hayek to Challenge U.S. President Trump’s Choice

World Bank elections are nearing and Lebanon has put forward a candidate that may challenge U.S. President Trump’s Choice David Malpass. In fact, the status-quo in picking the world bank president, which relied on a gentlemen's agreement between the US and its European allies, may not be respected in the upcoming elections following tensions between the Trump administration and European countries. Lebanon's candidate is Ziad Hayek, has previously served as chief executive of Lonbridge Associates…

Areeba’s Campaigns Promoting a #Cashless Culture in #Lebanon

It goes without saying that non-cash payments are on the rise worldwide and I've witnessed that first hand ever since I moved to Montreal back in December. In fact, after enabling Apple Pay and installing most of the loyalty programs on my phone, I didn't even need to carry my wallet around anymore. All you need is your smartphone and a credit card when paying large amounts and that's about it. Back in Lebanon, the…

Huge Gaming Event Happening in #Beirut this July

In collaboration with Virgin Radio Lebanon, Mindwhisk events are organizing for the first time in the country, a huge gaming event entitled "Gamers Unite 2019", which will take place between July 17 and 21 at the new Biel in Furn El Chebbak. The winners could claim up to 50,000$ of cash prize, in a total of 3 tournaments: Dota 2, PUBG PC and CSGO. Tickets are already on sale on ihjoz.com on the following link.…

No, LAU Did NOT Forbid Students from Praying on Campus

So someone took a paper placed by the LAU Beirut Dean of Students inside the library and shared it online to bash the Lebanese American University and claim that they do not respect people's beliefs and don't allow students to pray on campus. To begin with, the statement issued by the Dean of Students clearly indicates that there are no designated places for prayer on campus, and not that students cannot pray there, and I'm…
Critiques

Who’s Behind Employing 4,580 New People in the Public Sector?

6 years ago
We’ve been hearing for few months now about the “illegally” hired new employees in the public sector yet we have no idea who’s behind it. In fact, all parties seem to be denying it and ...
Smart Phone

Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 Review

6 years ago
The Huawei Y7 Prime 2019 has officially hit the Lebanese market and is a major upgrade from last year’s Huawei Y7 Prime 2018. The mid-range phone, which is aimed at today’s youth, combines three key ...
Critiques

Interior Minister Revives Civil Marriage Debate, Bans Convoys

6 years ago
Lebanon’s first female Interior Minister revived the civil marriage debate in the past few days by vowing to open the door “to a serious and deep dialogue on this issue with all religious and other ...
Critiques

Judo Champion Nacif Elias Loses to Avoid Confronting Israeli Athlete at #JudoParis2019

6 years ago
Lebanese Judo Champion was on his way to secure a medal for Lebanon at the #JudoParis 2019 tournament but was forced to lose his game to avoid confronting an Israeli athlete in the semis. Since ...
OlderNewer