Nov 29 2012
The Canadian think tank, Fraser Institute, has released their report on economic freedom in the Arab World, placing Lebanon in fifth position, along with Oman. According to the think tank, economic freedom centers around the size of government, commercial and economic law and security of property rights, access to sound money, freedom to trade internationally …
Nov 26 2012
London-based promoter Powerboat P1 Management is planning to develop a powerboat championship set in the Middle East and is looking at Lebanon, among other countries, to produce the event: Plans to stage a power boat series in the UAE, dubbed ‘the Grand Prix of the Sea’, have been put back until spring next year due …
Nov 25 2012
Due to travel warnings issued by the New Zealand Foreign Office, Lebanon will need to choose a neutral venue for its Davis Cup tie with the Kiwis: The International Tennis Federation has moved New Zealand’s Davis Cup tie at Lebanon out of the country because of security concerns. The Sunday Star-Times reports that Tennis New …
Nov 22 2012
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Lebanon, Rahbani Productions would like to share their latest production dedicated to the Lebanese Army. Title: “Salam La Jayshna Laazim” Performed by: Aline Lahoud Music by: Marwan Rahbani Lyrics & Orchestration by: Ghadi Rahbani Music Video Produced & Directed by: Mansour M Rahbani
Nov 14 2012
According to a 4am news line filed by Russia Today on their website, Lebanese are protesting cuts in fuel subsidies. You may need your map for this: protests are occurring in Karak, Tafileh, Maan, Irbid and the capital Amman. Here’s an excerpt: Demonstrations have taken place across Lebanon after the government announced Tuesday it will …
