Lebanese Sarah Beydoun, Founder of Sarah’s Bag, Receives The 2016 Oslo Business for Peace Award

The Oslo-based foundation "Business for Peace" grants every year the Oslo Business for Peace Award to up to seven honourees "in recognition of their individual and outstanding business-worthy contribution to the building of trust, stability and peace". The honourees are selected by previous Peace and Economics Nobel prize winners. This year, Sarah Beydoun, the founder and creative director of Sarah's bag, was granted this prestigious award and became the first honoree from the fashion industry.…

Looking Back At All The Germany – Italy World Cup & Euro Encounters

I've been supporting Germany since 1990 and it was painful seeing them lose to Italy on so many occasions, especially when Die Mannschaft had the better team. 1962 World Cup in Santiago, Chile West Germany drew against Italy 0-0 in the group stage at the 1962 World Cup held in Santiago. 1970 World Cup in Mexico: I've seen highlights from this game tens of times. It's known as the "Game of the century" and ended…

The Problem Was Never Parking Tariffs in Beirut, but Valet Parking Tariffs

Beirut's governor Ziad Chbib issued new parking tariffs for Beirut yesterday which were distributed as follows: Blue Zone : 3000 to 7000 LL Green Zone : 3000 to 6000 LL Yellow Zone : 2500 to 4000 LL Red Zone : 2500 to 4000 LL It's definitely a good initiative but one that will be impossible to implement because of Valet Parking companies, especially in Beirut. When valet people book all the park meter spots and…

Lebanese Wines Marsyas & Bargylus Featured In France’s Le Monde

Karim and Sandro Saadé, the two brothers and owners of Château Marsyas in Lebanon and Domaine de Bargylus in Syria got a special two-page feature in the French daily newspapers Le Monde, one of the most important and widely respected papers in France and the world. The report. entitled "The Grapes of Hope" was more than just publicity for the well-established wines but also aimed at portraying the positive side of Lebanon and the perseverance…
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#LiveLoveLebanon: Promoting Rural Lebanon & Lebanese Traditional Guest Houses

9 years ago
If you want take a journey into the heart of rural Lebanon, there are tens of gorgeous guesthouses located in breathtaking locations and offering an authentic Lebanese experience. To name few: Bouyouti – Maasser Beiteddine ...
Health

In Case You Missed MTV’s “Roghem Kel Chi” Yesterday

9 years ago
I had no clue bragging about my brother’s achievements would get him on prime time news! Special thanks to MTV & Byblos Bank for this cool feature. ...
Food

Restaurants in Lebanon That Allow Credit/Debit Card Payment on Delivery

9 years ago
I always carry some cash in my wallet but I’d rather use my credit/debit cards for all my payments, especially when I’m ordering lunch or dinners because it’s much more convenient. A friend of mine ...
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After 60 Game of Thrones Episodes, An Arabic Nickname For Every Character

9 years ago
by Jean Nakhoul “Elli Chereb Sam el Herri” and “Rayyis el Deir Li Byelbouss Jonfess” cracked me up! Hilarious stuff by Jean Nakhoul! PS: I’m still stuck at Season 5 Episode 7 and I’ve been ...
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