Virgin Megastore Iconic Opera House Closes Down

Even though the news has been out for over a month now, Virgin Megastore has officially announced yesterday that its flagship branch at Beirut's Opera house is closing down in an emotional FB farewell message. The four-story branch was inaugurated in 2001 in the presence of Richard Branson. Virgin Megastore is proud to have become a staple in the heart of Lebanon. We have witnessed 17 amazing years at the Opera branch and are ready…

Everything is Wrong about the Jal el Dib Sea Side Road

Few days ago, a couple of speed bumps were installed in front of Aishti Sea Side causing huge traffic and leaving motorists passing-by furious. How are they allowed to place speed bumps on a main road? Who gave them permission to do so? The truth is everything is wrong about this road and it's hazardous to drive there especially at night. There's no lighting, no signs, no safety barriers. The road is not even straight,…

Apps with Car Plates Directories Are Still Available Online

A friend was showing me yesterday an app she uses to figure out who's blocking her car at the parking lot. It's called MinMsakar where you simply need to enter the car's license plate number to get all the information related to the car and owner. I looked up a couple of plate numbers and the info is accurate but a bit outdated. I thought these apps were not allowed anymore but I asked around…

#Lebanon Still Has Third Highest Debt-to-GDP Ratio in the World

Debt is not necessarily a bad thing when governments borrow to fund spending on infrastructure or hospitals and schools, which is clearly not happening in Lebanon. Still though, we have an increasing debt-to-GDP ratio at 156.1 and we're closing in on Greece in second spot. That's a problem McKinsey is expected to help with, but that will require a complete restructuring of the economy and a war on corruption. No oil business is going to…
Automotive

Salim Salam Tunnel To be Partially Closed for Two Months

8 years ago
Improvement works for the Salim Salam tunnel are expected to start on Monday 15th of January and take around two months. According to the ISF, the tunnel, which is one of the most vital links ...
Lebanon

Why Are We Giving So Much Importance to Dubai’s Basketball Tournament?

8 years ago
Can someone explain to me why the Lebanese teams are so eager to take part in Dubai’s tournament? Is it worth investing that much in foreign players to take part in a friendly tournament? As ...
Critiques

Spielberg’s Latest Movie “The Post” May be Banned in #Lebanon

8 years ago
I was asking around if there’s any avant-premiere events for Spielberg’s latest movie THE POST which features Tom Hanks & Meryl Streep but I was surprised to hear that the movie apparently didn’t pass censorship ...
Movies & Television

#Beirut The Movie is Coming Out on April 13, Trailer Doesn’t Look Promising

8 years ago
Beirut, formerly titled “High Wire Act” is an American political thriller film coming out on April 13. The movie was directed by Brad Anderson and starring Jon Hamm (From Mad Men) and Rosamund Pike. The ...
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