What’s Happening Between The Telecom Ministry & Ogero?

This week, the Ministry of Telecommunications decided to cancel the contract of Ogero's Director General, Mr. Imad Kreidieh. This move was anticipated, given that Kreidieh’s term was extended last year and he is nearing the legal retirement age. Moreover, since his appointment, Minister Charbel el Hajj has expressed his commitment to implementing Law 431, which was passed in 2002. The law aims to "provide the framework for governing the organization of the telecommunications services sector…

Bassam Abou Zeid Appointed by Minister of Information to Lead Télé Liban

Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, has requested the Cabinet's approval for the appointment of a new Board of Directors for Télé Liban, to be headed by esteemed journalist Bassam Abou Zeid. The new board, in addition to Abou Zeid, will include the following members: - Mohammad Nemer Zakaria Mustafa - Charbel Gerges Khalil - Danny Tanious Haddad - Lama Sadiq Al-Sabah - Salman Zuhair Al-Rais A bou Zeid is widely regarded as one of Lebanon's…

Luxury Watches Worn by Lebanese Politicians

In 2021, during the revolution, many activists started sharing pictures of luxury watches worn by Lebanese politicians. Recently, I noticed an Instagram account run by a watch enthusiast, showcasing the luxury watches worn by Lebanese politicians and prominent media figures. I’ve compiled a list of watches from old videos during the revolution period and from the Instagram account, along with some additional Google research. Nabih Berri: Vacheron Constantin priced at roughly $200,000. He was also…

Lebanon’s First Solar-Powered Bus, Lira Bus, Set to Launch by May 2025

Two years ago, we were introduced to the so-called 100% Lebanese electric car, the "Lira" which ultimately never materialized. Now, we’re hearing about the "Lira Bus," slated for launch in May 2025. Lebanese engineer Hisham Hossami is behind both concepts, but until we see a functioning prototype on the road, it's hard to view this as anything more than another hyped prototype that may never reach production. Investor pitches are often part of getting these…
Information

World Happiness Report 2025: Lebanon Ranked Third from the Bottom

3 weeks ago
The World Happiness 2025 Report has been released, and unfortunately, Lebanon ranks 145th out of 147 countries, positioning it among the least happy nations in the world. This ranking is based on data collected from ...
Animals & Wildlife

Bajjou3a The Batrouni Pelican Becomes Internet Sensation

3 weeks ago
A pelican was injured and sought refuge at Batroun’s port a few months ago, where a local fisherman took it under his care. The two formed an unlikely bond, spending their days walking, playing, and ...
Food

Zaatar W Zeit is Opening in India

3 weeks ago
India never came to mind when Zaatar W Zeit was talking about expanding, but they just announced on the @zaatarwzeitindia Instagram account that they’ll be opening in Mumbai soon. In fact, they shared a reel ...
Lebanon

Brevet Exams Officially Cancelled for This Year

3 weeks ago
The Lebanese government convened this morning and approved a draft decree presented by Education Minister Rima Karam to cancel this year’s official intermediate certificate exams, commonly known as the Brevet exams. In place of these ...
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