Independence Parade – Lebanon 1971

We had more warplanes and helicopters back in 1971 than we currently have now. Unfortunately, the 12 Mirages that we got from France were never really used due to lack of funds and later sold to Pakistan. Here's another video showing Prince Fayssal's visit to Lebanon in 1971 where his plane was escorted by the Lebanese Air Force's Mirages.

Syrian Version of Games of Thrones to be Aired during Ramadan

I saw pictures a month ago of an Arabic version of Game of Thrones with all the characters but I didn't think it was for real. As it turns out, there's a Syrian version of GOT called "Orchidea" airing starting May 27 on Abu Dhabi TV . The series is directed by Hatem Ali and was shot in different parts of Romania and France, Given how bad Arabic TV series have been in the past…

So-called Lebanese Nationalists Mixing Leftism & Homosexuality

I don't even know where to start with this video. I'm not sure if it was meant to be satire or a serious one because nothing adds up. Here's what they're saying briefly: - In the 21st century, Lebanon has been witnessing the rise of NGOs and organizations defending the rights of the LGBT community and it all started with articles in leftist papers, which is a clear proof that there are active marxist movements…

Le Charcutier Aoun is not Selling and will Remain 100% Lebanese

For the past three years, I've been hearing rumors about Charcutier Aoun selling out to Al Futtaim but the deal never took place. Negotiations were apparently serious this year but the deal was cancelled and the Charcutier will stay 100% Lebanese. Le Charcutier is one of the oldest and largest supermarket chains in Lebanon with 14 outlets. "The deal, if completed, would probably be the largest acquisition agreement in the retail sector", and would have…
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CNN: Surfing Becoming More Popular in #Lebanon

8 years ago
I remember when Cafe Najjar first featured a surfer in its most recent ads, I got several comments asking me if one can really surf in Lebanon while others laughed at the idea. Well surfing ...
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VAPE’s Latest Ads

8 years ago
I’ve seen the VAPE ads several times now on the road and I’m still not comfortable with the one with the local thug. The ad with the teacher is kinda funny even though professors shouldn’t ...
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ASHEKMAN Are Drawing a Massive “Salam” (Peace) Sign on Ouzai Rooftops

8 years ago
ASHEKMAN just kicked off a huge project in Beirut’s Ouzai area where they will be painting hundreds of houses and buildings to show the word سلام (Peace in Arabic). The gigantic Arabic calligraffiti will be ...
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World Economic Forum: 9 Lebanese Starts Ups Shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution

8 years ago
The World Economic Forum has teamed up with the International Finance Corporation to bring us the top 100 Arab World startups that are shaping the future in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). ...
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