What We Learned From The Latest Kalam Ennas Episode on Liberties in Lebanon

I was eagerly looking to see what Ziad Doueiri has to say on Kalamennas last Thursday after his movie got nominated to the Oscars, which is a first for Lebanon. I was also intrigued to see what Doueiri's opponents had to say about his nomination and boycotting and banning movies, and after Marcel Ghanem ended the episode, all I can say is that we seem to be moving backwards at an alarming speed in this…

15 Syrian Refugees Found Frozen to Death On Their Way to Lebanon

Syrian refugees are still trying to run away from their war-torn country and seek refuge in Lebanon but ever since the borders were closed, they're being smuggled in through dangerous mountainous roads. More than ten refugees, including children, were found frozen to death last week by the Lebanese Civil Defense. A 30 year old woman was identified as well as a three-year old child among others. The group had been abandoned by smugglers apparently, lost…

Exotica has a New Logo After 40 Years

In case you've missed the latest Exotica billboards, they've decided to change their iconic logo which has been around since 1978! The new logo is pretty simple and they replaced the font color from green to black. To be honest, the old logo looked in need of replacement and after seeing the new one, it looked even older and outdated so I guess their strategy worked :D

Should Lebanese Banks Close on Saturdays?

Lebanon's official weekend holidays is still proving to be a hot topic in the country, as Lebanese banks may decide to close this coming Saturday and all Saturdays from now on. Previously, Fridays and Saturdays were half-working days but with the new schedule, Friday is a full-working day and Saturdays are off. It would only make sense for banks to close on Saturdays but I think they should keep certain branches open for simple operators…
Food

McDonald’s Dora Gets High Tech Revamp

8 years ago
Lebanon’s first ever McDonald’s branch on the Dora highway has undergone a major tech make-over and is now re-open to the public. We’re finally getting self-order kiosks, all the menu boards are now digital and ...
Baladi

“The Insult” Officially Nominated For The 2018 Oscars!

8 years ago
The final list For the 2018 Oscar nominations is out and Ziad Doueiri’s “The Insult” is OFFICIALLY nominated under the Foreign Language category. Doueiri’s latest movie was shortlisted a month ago and was just selected ...
Fun

Two Explanations For the Accumulated Garbage on Keserwan Shores

8 years ago
The scenes from Nahr el Kalb were a national embarrassment for the whole country and the Environment Ministry specifically, yet instead of apologizing to the people (or even resigning following this horrendous display), he’s arguing ...
Lebanon

Two Lebanese Taking Part in The 2018 Race Of Champions

8 years ago
The Race of Champions is taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in early 2018, which will mark the first time ever ROC travels to the Middle East. The two-day event will take place ...
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