By Rita Azar Lebanon today can be summed up to bread lines, a devalued currency, no clear system for clean water, and a garbage crisis. To understand how the country that was called “Paris of the East” for nearly 40 years in the 20th century has now became widely known as a failed state, one […]
Written by Rana Salloom Known as the Paris of the Middle East Beirut, Lebanon is a city that never sleeps and is rooted in its traditional Middle Eastern culture dating back thousands of years. Lebanon is a small country spanning 110 miles off the Mediterranean coast and its capital, Beirut is the 3rd oldest city […]
BEIRUT DESIGN FAIR responds to the expectations of amateurs, collectors and professionals in search of different and innovative methods, ideas and inspirations in the field of design. “Our objective is to promote recognition of Lebanon’s proper place: at the forefront of creativity in the region. We have here assembled evidence confirming that Beirut has both […]
Nemr (pronounced like simmer Lebanese/American Stand… but hotter) is a comedian who is credited with establishing and pioneering the standup comedy scene throughout the Middle East. Nemr grew up in San Diego and then moved back with his family to Lebanon. Inspired by comedy and healing powers of laughter, he went on to break down barriers […]
