Few words on the SMAs

Picture taken by Nath Halawani As you all know by now, the first edition of the Beirut Social Media Awards took place yesterday and I posted the list of winners earlier this morning. Needless to say, I am very happy that BlogBaladi won the Blog of the Year Award but that doesn't mean the event was flawless. In fact, there are few things that I felt I should comment on but not to the extent…

Photo Essay by Natalie Naccache: Lebanon’s ‘uncomfortable’ maid culture

Picture taken from CNN Photos Check out the rest of these photos that got featured on the CNN Website . Photojournalist Natalie Naccache grew up with Lebanese parents in London and visited the small country on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea every year since she was born. On her visits, Naccache, who is now based in the capital city, Beirut, noticed most families had a maid who assumed many household roles: cook, housekeeper,…

Beirut’s First Social Media Awards Full Results

Haifa Wehbe showed up to pick up her award for Most Engaging Celebrity on Twitter This list is not official so please feel free to correct me if I got any name wrong. Blog of the year : BlogBaladi Best News Blog : Beirut Spring Best Business Blog : Wamda Best Lifestyle Blog : Mich Café Best Food Blog : No Garlic No Onions Best Fashion Blog : PlushBeirut Best Technology Blog : Microsoftoholic Best…
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BlogBaladi voted Blog of the Year!

12 years ago
Many thanks to those who voted for us and the judges for their trust in this blog! ...
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Mobile OS Statistics in the MENA Region

12 years ago
Picture taken from Tech-Ticker.com via FrootApps There are 22 million smartphones in the MENA region, 12 million in the Gulf alone. Android has the biggest market share with 40%, followed by iOS with 35%, then ...
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Virgin Radio Lebanon HQ

12 years ago
Picture taken from Virgin Radio Lebanon Virgin Radio Lebanon is set to open in May and has leaked a picture of their Head Quarters that will be located in Jal el Dib. Billionaire Sir Richard ...
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