Why Beirut Was Once Known As ‘The Paris Of The Middle East’

The Business Insider published a nice article two days ago explaining why "Beirut Was Once Known As The Paris Of The Middle East". They used photos taken by Charles W. Cushman, an avid traveler and amateur photographer who visited Beirut in its golden years. I am familiar with Cushman's pictures as he had stayed at the famous Excelsior hotel which I researched and posted about earlier this year but I think the author should have…

Ta3o Na3mil Chi With Castania

Castania has been pulling some great ads all year long and this one tops them all. I love the new tagline, the tune and the positive and very "Lebanese" vibe of the ad. I think they should team up with Almaza and join the "Hek Mna3mil Jawou 3anna" with "Hayda Jawouna Hayda Ne7na". After all, Almaza goes perfectly with nuts.
Beirut

A Story About The Armenian Diaspora in Lebanon

10 years ago
My friend Abir sent me this [heartwarming story] that she heard from her father and that is apparently popular among Armenians in Lebanon. Lebanese Armenians have been here for almost 100 years and are a ...
Beirut

Justice Minister Rifi To Take Legal Action Against The Convoy In Achrafieh But What’s The Point?

10 years ago
Minister Rifi asked Judge Hammoud to investigate the incident that took place in Achrafieh a couple of days ago where security guards stepped down from a convoy to assault a driver and damage his car. ...
Information

Israel Has To Pay Lebanon $850m For The 2006 Oil Spill

10 years ago
This is the first time that a price was put on the damages done by Israel during the 2006 war. Unfortunately, the General Assesmbly resolutions are not legally binding and even if they are, I ...
Food

Babel Restaurant Has Always Been Compliant

10 years ago
After I published Bou Faour’s newest list on violating restaurants and supermarkets, few people asked me why Babel was on that list and when did they become compliant again? Well I contacted the Babel people ...
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