Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods is 100% Lebanese

Last week, pictures of so-called "Israeli & Turkish" products using Lebanese names were circulating online, prompting the economy ministry to issue a statement without really digging deeper into the matter. One of them is Al Arz Tahini, which is a small family business based in Nazareth, while the two others "Beirut Tahini Sesame Paste" and "Cedar's Hummus" are clearly Lebanese from what I've seen. In fact, Beirut Tahini Sesame Paste shows that it's imported from…

Lebanon’s Beloved Magician Dr. Micky Has Died From Coronavirus

MTV reported today that one of Lebanon's most beloved magicians, Dr. Micky has died from the coronavirus. I remember we always looked forward to seeing him perform at birthdays as kids. Birthdays are very different nowadays, but Dr. Micky was still performing for kids at Kidzilla, CCCL and events. In fact, I found a recent video of his that I shared below. May he Rest In Peace.

Lebanese Photographer Akl Yazbeck Wins 2021 Dakar Rally Émilie-Poucan Award

Sports Photographer Akl Yazbeck has won the 11th edition of the Émilie-Poucan Award at the 2021 Dakar Rally that was held in Saudi Arabia. The jury this year exceptionally chose two photos for the award, one for Akl and the other for Charly Lopez shown below. 31 photographers took part in the contest. Emilie Poucan was a press attaché on the Dakar until 2010, when she was a victim of a plane crash on the…

World Bank US$246 Million Aid To Be Distributed in LBP At New Rate

I am still trying to wrap my heard around this news. Basically, the World Bank announced that it will provide a $246 million loan assistance to the Lebanese government, that will be paid to families in need in LBP at a new exchange rate set at LBP 6,240. In other words, The Central Bank or commercial banks keep the fresh dollars and give out aid in LBP hundreds of thousands of Lebanese citizens living in…
Automotive

EV-ELECTRA RISE: First 100% Lebanese Car To Launch in February

4 years ago
In the midst of all the issues and obstacles Lebanon has faced, EV-ELECTRA, a Lebanese manufacturing company has announced the launching of the first 100% Lebanese made electric vehicle. Company owner, Jihad Mohamad, announced its ...
Critiques

Not Allowing the Media to Cover the Lockdown is Wrong

4 years ago
I rarely agree with our Information Minister but she made a valid point today by requesting that media be exempted from the COVID-19 measures. She even went as far as suggesting that front-line journalists be ...
Critiques

Lebanon Has Not Yet Signed a Contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccines

4 years ago
A lot of countries have started administrating the COVID-19 vaccines, with “Israel”, our sworn enemy, leading the way in the doses administered per 100 people, followed by the UAE, Bahrain, USA, UK, Denmark, Russia & ...
Critiques

Lebanese Government is Blaming People for its Own Incompetence Ahead of New Lockdown

4 years ago
They could not secure proper quarantine areas for returning travelers and visitors. They allowed nightclubs and restaurants to open during the holidays and organize NYE parties. They allowed artists to hold “sold out” concerts. They ...
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