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Category: Lebanon

  • Snow in Beirut?

    Well not really, these are more like graupel or snow pellets, but if we got it while “The Bride” has not reached its peak yet, then I guess we’re definitely getting much more in the next couple of days!

    Beirut Snow (4)

    Beirut Snow (2)

    Beirut Snow (3)

    Beirut Snow (1)

    via Al-Jadeed TV

  • The Bride storm photos

    I don’t know since when did we start calling storms that hit Lebanon by names, but the storm that’s currently hitting Lebanon is called “The Bride“!

    Anyway, here are some photos I found on Lebanon Weather Forecast page on Facebook showing what this storm has brought to both the mountains and coastal areas.

    Ajaltoun

    Ajaltoun

    Kfardebian

    Kfardebian 1

    Kfardebian

    Kfardebian 2

    Laklouk

    Laklouk

    Shouf

    Shouf

    The road between Tarchich and Zahle

    Tarchich Zahle

    Zouk

    Zouk

    Antelias

    Antelias

    Dbayeh (via MTV Lebanon)

    Dbayeh

    Stay safe and warm!!

  • Nicolas Sehnaoui’s promises for 2013

    Nicolas Sehnaoui

    Telecom Minister Nicolas Sehnaoui posted on new year’s eve a list of goals he’s looking to accomplish in 2013 in the form of predictions (à la Michael Hayek).

    Prediction 2013 #1- Improve the 3G quality with the Deep Indoor Expansion

    Prediction 2013 #2- Deploy 4G in the main cities

    Prediction 2013 #3- Start the Fiber To The Homes (FTTH) tender process and start connecting users to the Fiber Optic network

    Prediction 2013 #4- Equip the remaining 130 co’s with DSL capability

    Prediction 2013 #5- Allow and tariff VDSL technology to allow higher speeds for the 75% living under 2km from the CO

    Prediction 2013 #6- Launch an International Tender on the management of the 2 mobile operators

    Prediction 2013 #7- Finalize with Cyprus the purchase of 700Gb on the Alexandros cable

    Prediction 2013 #8- Double the caps on 3G for the same price

    Prediction 2013 #9- Start connecting the Heavy Users to Fiber Optic network

    Prediction 2013 #10- Deploy the active cabinets that will allow 25% of people living further than 2km from the CO to get normal DSL

    Let’s hope they all come true!

  • Interior photos of Amin Maalouf’s house

    amin maalouf apartment 4

    Habib Battah has some nice photos over at his blog Beirut Report showing the interior of Amin Maalouf’s house in Badaro which is currently being demolished by Kettaneh Group after getting the necessary approval from minster Gaby Layoun.

    amin maalouf apartment 1

    amin maalouf apartment 2

    amin maalouf apartment 3

    amin maalouf apartment

    I personally have mixed over this whole thing. As much as I hate to see such old houses going, I also feel for their owners who probably can no longer maintain them and could really make use of the money after selling them to some real estate development company, regardless of how ugly the resulting tower will be, and how affordable the apartments will be to the average Lebanese.

  • May Hariri VS. MTV Lebanon

    Regardless if what she’s saying is true or not, one thing is for sure, it’s fun when “stars” get upset! Let’s hope it will not become a trend for every contestant in Dancing With The Stars to make a fuss out of being eliminated in the upcoming episodes!

  • Tourism in Lebanon

    From the latest campaign by the Ministry of Tourism in Lebanon.

    via brofessional review

  • Merry Christmas

    Fayrouz

    With this segment from Fayrouz’ concert last year I wish you all a merry Christmas!

  • Dispute with Ziad Rahabni at Event Hill

    I actually heard a lot of people complaining about Ziad Rahbani’s latest concert since it was poorly managed and because they were expecting him to perform more of his old repertoire.

    While I agree Ziad should be blamed for probably not following up enough with the event managers, people really can’t complain about the stuff he played since the concert program was made available when tickets were still on sale and it was clear it will include a lot of jazz!

    video via Bechara from Surviving Lebanon

  • Blast from the past – Abban 3and jadd


    Also check Future’s TV la3younak.

    via Rabih Wehbe.