In Pictures: Abandoned Amriyeh Hotel

Amriyeh Hotel was once one of Lebanon's biggest hotels and a touristic hot spot. It was owned by Kayssar Amer and had its own theater and cinema. The hotel was located at Bekfaya's entrance on the mountainside surrounded by pine trees and offering a breathtaking view to its visitors. Based on this Al-Modon article, renowned Lebanese comedian and actor Chouchou had its own show there and President Bashir Gemayel once gave a speech at the…

Lebanese General Security now Accepting Credit Cards

The Lebanese General Security is now accepting credit cards in its centers and they're letting everyone know through billboards on the highways. Basically they teamed up with a local bank and deployed POS machines in all their centers, which is definitely a step forward. . Their billboard says the aim is to strengthen security and modernize the GS, but the ultimate aim should be to cut down on corruption and bribes. Hopefully the next step…

A Stamp Honoring Carlos Ghosn

A stamp honoring Carlos Ghosn, one of the world's most respected business leaders, was unveiled today by LibanPost during a ceremony at Zaitunay Bay. It's another edition to LibanPost's series of collectable stamps and the first time that a stamp carries the name of a businessman. Carlos Ghosn, also known as "Mr Fix It" is currently chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the automotive collaboration of France's Groupe Renault, Japan's Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.…

Ogero Tests 600MBps Connection at Audi Branch – ABC Verdun

As part of its Unleash the Speed campaign, Ogero & the Telecom Ministry tested out a 600MBps connection at Bank Audi's latest branch at ABC Verdun. That's a pretty awesome speed to have, almost 600 times faster than what I currently have haha! I don't think any of us will need such speeds at home or even at work but such a test shows Ogero's preparedness to deliver such speeds when the infrastructure is ready.…
Critiques

Lebanese Army Defeats ISIS, Bodies “Likely” Belonging to Kidnapped Soldiers Found

8 years ago
The Lebanese Army declared a cease-fire with the Islamic State earlier this morning at 7AM and stated that the truce had been intended to allow negotiations for the recovery of its captive troops. Later on, ...
Critiques

Fire still Raging in Chouwan

8 years ago
It’s been almost a week now and the fire in Chouwan (Janneh) is still raging and is now threatening homes. There’s apparently a new fire today and Jabal Moussa’s FB page issued a statement earlier ...
Automotive

Abdo Feghali – Rodrigue el Rahi Brawl at The 2017 Rally du Liban

8 years ago
Lebanese Champion Abdo Feghali got into a brawl with another rally driver Rodrigue el Rahi after el Rahi wouldn’t let him pass in the last few kilometers of one of the rally’s stages. What happened ...
Alcohol

Mike Kassabian Wins FIRST Prize At the Diageo #WorldClass2017 Global Finals

8 years ago
After winning Lebanon’s best mixologist title back in July, Sapa Beirut‘s Mike Kassabian flew to Mexico to represent Lebanon in the global finales and won the FIRST Prize in Cocktails at Home Challenge! This is ...
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