Fairouz is Releasing a New Album “Bebalee” on September 22nd!

The iconic Lebanese singer Fairouz is releasing a new album on September 22! The new album entitled 'Bebalee" will feature 10 songs, and you can already listen to one of the song "Lameen" on Anghami and Apple Music. "Lameen" is based on the original work “Pour qui veille l’étoile” written by Pierre Delanoë and composed by Louis Amade and Gilbert Bécaud, the work is arranged by Steve Sidwell and lyrics adapted by Reema Rahbany. The…

Smartphone Explodes, Burns Down House in Damour

I watched the video three times and I'm still not buying this story. How the hell did a Note3 do so much damage? Did they sit down, wait for the firefighters to show up and watched their house go up in flames? That's nuts. My guess is that the battery isn't a genuine one, but even if it's not, there's no way in hell it burns down a house like that. The funniest part is…

#ByYourSide: How The British Embassy is Helping Lebanese Cope With The Syrian Crisis

A lot of Lebanese believe that foreign embassies and NGOs are showing more support to Syrian refugees in Lebanon and ignoring the Lebanese but that's definitely not the case when it comes to the British Embassy in Beirut. Since 2011, the UK has been involved in hundreds of projects from renewable energies, water tanks, new schools, irrigation canals, sports fields, waste management and supporting local communities in over 250 municipalities in Lebanon. To name few:…

Two Awkward Notes Lebanese Students Left Behind For Their Teachers

I'm not sure if this is some new trend, but I've seen at least two Lebanese teachers sharing notes left behind by their students during the official exams. A lot of teachers do that and it's mostly funny but I'm not sure if it's the right thing to do, especially when the student is sharing personal information, such as the picture above. Apparently, that student is going through some family issues and is begging the…
Critiques

1,400 Tons of Toxic Waste Dumped Daily in Burj Hammoud

8 years ago
Just like Saida is getting a new landfill, the Lebanese Transparency Association shared a video few days ago showing how tons of toxic waste are being illegally dumped daily into the notorious Burj Hammoud that ...
Art

Alwan Beirut: The first 100% Lebanese Animated Movie

8 years ago
We’ve seen short animated movies in Lebanon before but we’ve never had a 90 minute long animated 100% Lebanese movie. Beirut Cultural Festivals want to reach out to young viewers and help them explore our ...
Critiques

The New Electoral Law: How Does it Work?

8 years ago
The Lebanese cabinet has finally approved an electoral law after months of ongoing debates and disputes. To be honest, I stopped following up on this matter a month or two ago and I was almost ...
Critiques

Woman Waving Flag in Horrific Grenfell Fire Believed to Be Lebanese Mother of Three

8 years ago
The above is one of the most harrowing images to come out of London’s Greenfell Tower fire where a woman is seen waving a flag from her window. The woman has apparently been identified as ...
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