Ogero Stand at MWC 2017 – Barcelona

Ogero is taking part as an exhibitor at the Mobile World Congress 2017 this year. The above picture of the stand was tweeted by Ogero and shows Lebanon's map with "Internet of things" written all over it. Ever since Abdel Menhem Youssef was ousted and replaced Imad Kreidieh as Ogero head, we've been some changes and we're been promised a better internet within months. I think it's a bit too early to talk about "the…

Said Akl Graffiti Vandalized in Gemmayze

Said Akl's graffiti in Gemmayze was recently vandalized. Few months ago, someone added some lipstick on the poet's lips but now it got totally ruined. Said Akl is considered one of the most important modern Lebanese poets and philosophers; he passed away in 2014 aged 102. I wouldn't be surprised if this was done on purpose as there are many who hate Akl for his political stances back in the 1980s. Nevertheless, he's still a…

Youth Minister Just Banned MMA in Lebanon

I just read Lebanon's Minister of Youth and Sports Mohammad Fneich has just banned mixed martial arts in Lebanon and removed all licenses linked to this game. Here's the full resolution as mentioned on Sports-961: Article 1: Resolution 67/1/2016 on 10/4/2012 regarding MMA is annulled, and so the said game becomes one of the non-practiced sports in Lebanon. Article 2: It is prohibited to any party, and under any title, to hold games, competitions and…
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Donner Sang Compter is Behind The Arabic Blood-Donation Posters

9 years ago
If you’re still wondering who’s behind the Arabic posters captured in several cities around the world asking people to donate blood in #Lebanon, it’s Donner Sang Compter, a Lebanese non-profit NGO that links potential blood ...
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Uber Beirut Fares Drop by 15%

9 years ago
I ordered an Uber for my wife yesterday to take her from work to our home in Jeita and was surprised when I got charged $13.36 only. It usually used to cost me around $17-18 ...
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Ramlet el Baida Construction Works Halted by Lebanon’s Shura Council

9 years ago
Update [March 8 2017]: Shura Council has once again ordered all constructions works to stop on Ramlet el Baida after a new construction license emerged. Lebanon’s Shura Council issued a decision today to halt temporarily ...
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Attention all Lebanese Developers: Join The Facebook Messenger Challenge

9 years ago
Facebook is challenging all Middle East Developers to create the smartest bots for FB Messenger and asking people to sign up and join the contest. Developers, in teams of up to three people, are invited ...
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