Updates on the Lebanese Team at #Dakar2018

Jad Comair and Antoine Iskandar are off to a rough start at the 2018 Rally Dakar after their BMW did a barrel roll during Stage 1. I am not sure if Jad & Antoine will be able to get back on track but it's unfortunate news for the Lebanese team. This is the first ever that a Lebanese team is participating in the 2018 Rally Dakar. 21:36 Crash The dunes near Peru have claimed their…

When Should We Upgrade Our License Plates?

Every time the authorities decide to upgrade our passports or IDs or driving licenses or car licenses or whatsoever, we're not briefed on the deadlines, the procedure to upgrade and the related fees. The biometric passport was a fiasco and the new license plates are no different. We were told it would only cost $15 to replace them but it turned out to be much higher then we were told it's mandatory to change them…

Beirut’s Nejmeh Square to Re-Open FINALLY!

The Lebanese army has been given instructions to remove all obstacles around the Parliament’s premises in Beirut's Nejmeh Square as it will no longer be restricted for pedestrians. This comes days after the massive celebrations that took place on Nejmeh Square to celebrate the new year. Speaker Berri "said the roads leading to Nejmeh Square will no more be restricted for pedestrians, and the movement will return just like it was before tight security measures…

Holidays Tourists Spending Down by 30% in 2017, NYE Parties Booking Ratio Up to 80%

The Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Nightclubs & Pastries in Lebanon stated a week ago that spending during the holidays has dropped by 30 to 40% this year when compared to last year. He did mention ​الإنفاق السياحي​ but then continued to say that the purchasing power has dropped significantly for Lebanese citizens due to the economic crisis we're currently in, so I'm guessing he means the overall spending during the holidays not just…
Automotive

No Casualties Reported On New Year’s Eve [2018]

7 years ago
For the second year in a row, no casualties were reported on New Year’s Eve thanks to the exceptional measures taken by the Internal Security Forces & Lebanese Army. The ISF reported few minor accidents ...
Business

VAT is Officially 11% Now in #Lebanon

7 years ago
The increase in VAT from 10 too 11% officials went into effect yesterday on Jan 1st 2018. The 1% increase is expected to lead to a 5 to 7% increase in the prices of goods, ...
Baladi

In Pictures & Videos: Beirut Spectacular NYE 2018 Celebrations

7 years ago
Yesterday’s NYE celebrations in Beirut’s Nejmeh Square were the most spectacular in years and the best to date. Tens of thousands of people flocked to welcome the new year amid tight security. The celebrations began ...
Animals & Wildlife

Barbara Municipality Showing Ghobeiri Municipality how to Handle Stray Dogs

7 years ago
The head of the Barbara municipality shared a video yesterday, following the horrendous crimes against stray dogs in Ghobeiri, showing how his municipality handles stray dogs, by rescueing them and taking good care of them. ...
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