15 Stunning Pictures & Videos from Kfarabida’s Coast

Kfarabida's coast is a national treasure and shouldn't be touched. It's currently under threat after the cabinet approved an old plan to turn the rocky facade into a private yacht club and a huge touristic resort. Kfarabida's beach may be a small one but the water there is among the cleanest in Lebanon and the beach is public and free. The water is crystal clear, there are naturally formed caves and you can occasionally spot…

One Person Commits Suicide in Lebanon Every Three Days

This is quite a frightening figure to be honest and we are reminded of it every now and then but it's not an accurate one. In fact, there are no accurate reports on suicide rates in Lebanon and they could be much higher for all I know. Back in 2012, WHO reported that the age-standardized suicide rate per 100,000 is 0.9 in Lebanon, which means there are around 45 deaths due to suicide yearly but…

How Did a 12-Year Old Get Past All The Security Checkpoints at Beirut’s International Airport?

I'm still finding it hard to believe that a 12-year-old boy was able to slip through all the security checkpoints at Beirut's airport, board the plane and fly in business class to Istanbul. At first, I thought he was arrested before departure but then Al Jadeed shared videos that the kid filmed inside the plane . Apparently, Palestinian Khaled Walid al-Shabti was only noticed when the cabin crew started counting the number of travelers aboard…
Baladi

Nadia El Cheikh: The First Female Dean of the FAS at The American University of Beirut

9 years ago
Dr. Nadia El Cheikh was appointed as the new dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the American University of Beirut. She is the first woman to be appointed as Dean of AUB’s ...
Humor

Patchi’s Viral Picture Mystery Revealed

9 years ago
In response to the photo that went viral yesterday of a car with a sticker that stated Patchi owed some guy some money, Patchi released a statement earlier today clarifying the matter. Apparently, Patchi Zgharta’s ...
Humor

Bet You Can’t Hear This Song Till The End

9 years ago
I am not sure which is more annoying, her voice or the lyrics. I stopped after 2 minutes. [YouTube] Thank you Jimmy for ruining my morning lol! ...
Lebanon

Baalbeck Ruins Open To The Public For Free For 1 Month

9 years ago
The Ministry of Culture announced today that access to the Baalbeck ruins will be free of charge for one month starting mid-September. Visitors will also have free access to the first ever contemporary art exhibition ...
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