The Coca-Cola Happiness Truck is in Lebanon!

Coca-Cola's Happiness truck has been roaming the world for years now and it has finally come to Lebanon! The concept is simple yet creative and highly engaging: A rigged Coca-Cola truck roaming the country delivering doses of happiness, connecting with as many people as possible and putting a smile on their faces. I got a text late last night from my friends at Uf Concepts, who designed this awesomely Ramadan-branded Coca-Cola truck, asking me to…

The Children’s Heart Center at AUBMC Performs First Successful Heart Transplant

The first successful heart transplant for a pediatric patient in Lebanon was performed on a five year child at the American University of Beirut Medical Center on June 14. The child was "successfully taken off the breathing machine. The child, in good condition, smiled at his mother, held her arm, and asked for a cup of water". The surgery was led by Dr. Issam El Rassi, Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at CHC…

12 Gun-Related Crimes & 13 Victims in the Past Month in #Lebanon

There's a list being shared online showing the names of 17 victims of violence in the past 21 days. That's a shocking number to say the least but I did check every single one of them and the list is unfortunately accurate. 1- Lamis Nacouche: 8 year old killed by mistake during a gun fight. 2- Palestinian Ali Harouk: Killed by mistake by his friend. 3- Sheikh Nidal al Danaf: Killed during a gun fight.…

Lebanese no longer need a Visa to Travel to Qatar

Qatar issued a memo yesterday adding Lebanon to its list of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirement. The memo issued by Qatar's Airport Passports Departments stated that tourist visas will be granted instantly upon arrival from now on. Just a quick reminder, it was almost impossible for Lebanese to get a visa to Qatar in the past few years but things have apparently changed ever since Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut…
Advertising

Best & Worst Father’s Day Ads – Lebanon [2017]

8 years ago
Here are some of the best Father’s Day ads I spotted this year as well as one horrible ad that I kept for last. My favorites this year are Exotica and Al Rifai. WHYYY?? ...
Fun

[Updated] Air Canada CEO in Favor of a Beirut-Montreal Direct Flight

8 years ago
Update [July 11 2017]: Duncan Bureau from Air Canada tweeted that the request for a direct flight between Montreal and Beirut got refused by the Federal Government of Canada. There are ongoing talks between the ...
Food

Burgundy (Beirut) on CNN’s List of Underrated Restaurants Worldwide

8 years ago
CNN asked food experts and members of the global academy that appoints panelists for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for their recommendations for underrated restaurants, and Burgundy Beirut made it to the list. Here’s what ...
Events

Retroville Music Fest at Dream Park in Zouk!

8 years ago
No childhood is complete without fond memories at Dream Park. Whether it was school field trips, family days out, friends’ birthdays or just trying out the newest ride, Dream Park would always get us excited ...
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