(Respectable) Acts of Voyeurism
The victimization of Lebanon in art has become both boring and redundant to the Lebanese; their experiences have has left indelible marks on the memories of the children of the…
Part History, Part Sass: Bokja Furniture Charms
One of the most delightful stores to visit whilst in Beirut is Bokja, a local furniture brand. Set up by two women, Hoda Baroudi and Maria Hibri, Bokja's appeal lies…
Lebanon Special: 961 Beer: A Beirut Microbrewery Does it Best
961 beer is a beer for just about everyone it seems, or at least that is what its founder and producer Mazen Hajjar is aiming to achieve. "I'm trying…
News in brief
NDB says reduces 2009 net loss to $83 mln Egypt s National Bank for Development (NBD) said on Thursday its net loss for 2009 fell to 458.1 million Egyptian pounds…
Bahrain: Banking on the Future
BAHRAIN: Bahrain is looking to consolidate its position as one of the key players in the Islamic finance sector, working to build on its current position of strength and ensure…
Arab bank to lend Zambia $90 mln for key road
LUSAKA, Zambia: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa has approved a $90 million loan to Zambia to build a road that will link it to Angola and boost…
Egypt receives two bids for telco licences
CAIRO: Two consortiums filed bids for two licenses to supply cable, voice and Internet services to residential compounds by a Thursday deadline, Egypt's telecom regulator said. "We have received two…
Syria: Raising the Bar
SYRIA: Syria s oil and gas sector is gearing up for a rejuvenation of sorts, with the minister of oil, Sufian Alao, announcing recently that the government expects oil production…
Godard, Iñárritu, Kiarostami lead Cannes line-up
New films by some of art cinema's most feted filmmakers lead the 63rd Cannes Film Festival's line-up, festival chief Thierry Fremaux revealed on Thursday. Sixty-four features will be screened in…
Amazon defenders win bid to stall huge dam project
Environmentalists aided by Avatar director James Cameron celebrated a big win Thursday after a judge suspended bidding on construction and operation of an Amazon dam that would be the planet…
