Global Fire Power 2016 Report: Lebanon Ranked 68th out of 126, KSA Third Worldwide

Globalfirepower published a list featuring countries ranked by their military budgets for the year 2015. The info is not 100% accurate but it pretty much gives you an estimate of where Arab countries stand in terms of global fire power. The United States obviously topped the list as its defense budget spending of around $581 billion dollars is almost as much as the next 14 countries put together. As far as Arab countries are concerned,…

EDZ Palm Sunday Ad

Yet another witty and spot-on ad by EDZ on Palm Sunday, reminding us that 24/7 electricity is a big deal and something to be proud of in a country filled with corruption and incompetence. Next year, they should give out electric candles to children :P

Mental Health now Covered in Lebanese Hospitals

Mental disorders touch 25% of the Lebanese population according to reports and everyone of us is vulnerable to these mental health issues. We've seen plenty of awareness campaigns this year in regards to mental illness like depression, addiction to alcohol or drugs, or schizophrenia. More importantly, we need coverage for mental health and this is what Health Minister Ghassan Hasbani announced last Friday. Eight centers will be created by the ministry, "in addition to teaching…

Belly Dancer Censored Because of Angel Wings

The Censorship bureau apparently censored Belly Dancer Elissar's video clip because she was wearing white angel wings at one point which is disrespectful to religions. The dancer had to edit the video and opt out the part where she's wearing wings to be able to broadcast it on local channels. I can't but laugh at this story. I'm wondering if the General Surety is aware of the Victoria's Secret shows that are broadcasted almost weekly…
Fun

No, There’s no Trump Poster on Sassine Square

9 years ago
Someone just sent me a picture of a Trump poster on Sassine Square (Following the attack on the Syrian airbase) which totally looked photoshopped. I pass by Sassine every day and I’m pretty sure there ...
Automotive

An Innovation Solution (That Will Never Happen) To the Jounieh Traffic Jam

9 years ago
Every now and then, we hear about new innovative solutions to Lebanon’s worsening traffic problem, especially between Nahr el Kalb and Jounieh but it keeps getting worse and the solutions proposed eventually die out. The ...
Architecture

Here’s how ABC Verdun Should Look Like

9 years ago
I shared few exclusive pictures from inside ABC Verdun a couple of months ago and ABC has revealed today a video showing how its newest mall will look like. Here’s what we know about ABC ...
Baladi

Byblos Bike Sharing System Officially Launched, Bike Lane to Follow

9 years ago
Byblos launched two days ago officially the “Byblos Bike Sharing System” and will soon introduce a dedicated bike lane in the city. NNA article says the lane will cover a 50,000 square meter area but ...
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