‘Blooming Beirut’: A Springtime Artistic Showcase on Sursock Esplanade

2024-04-23 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The exhibition Blooming Beirut, initiated by Christiane Tawil with the aim of supporting the committee of the Sursock Museum boutique, headed by Karina Hélou, is currently being held at the same location. This initiative seeks to transform the museum's esplanade into a genuine cultural forum for the city of Beirut. The Sursock Museum Boutique, ...

Jailed Nobel Laureate Urges Iran to Protest 'War Against Women'

This Is Beirut 2024-04-23 16:07 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi urged Iranians to protest a "full-scale war against women" after authorities intensified a crackdown obliging women to obey the country's Islamic dress code. Mohammadi, who is held in Tehran's Evin prison, urged Iranian women to share their stories of arrest and sexual assault at the hands ...

Magic and Values Interwine in ‘Le périple de Céleste’

2024-04-23 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Following its resounding success at the Théâtre Tournesol, Le Périple de Céleste will continue its journey on May 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Théâtre Le Monnot, before touring in Saida and Tripoli. Once again, Les Bouffons created a magical spectacle for the whole family, featuring Cynthya Karam, Bruno Tabbal, Christina Farah, Line, and ...

When Big Brother Hides Within Ourselves

Bélinda Ibrahim 2024-04-22 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

It seems we are living in a marvelous era where the inquisitive eye of Big Brother has found a new playground: our own minds. Like a benevolent lifeguard, he ensures that we do not drown in the troubled waters of our free will. How fortunate we are! But beware, Big Brother is not always an external entity, the big bad government or the ...

Enter a New Dimension With Fulvio Codsi

This Is Beirut 2024-04-20 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Simply stepping into downtown’s Maya Artspace gallery immediately immerses you in the striking universe of Lebanese painter Fulvio Codsi. His retrospective, Regeneration, is currently on display until April 26. Join us for a private and exciting tour and meet the artist himself. “The first time I entered the gallery and saw all my canvases ...

‘Elektra,’ A Cinematic Experience Between Beirut and Greek Tragedy

2024-04-20 13:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The film Elektra was showcased at the Women International Film Festival at ABC Dbayeh on Thursday, April 18, graced by the presence of director Hisham Bizri. The cast included Diamand Abou Abboud alongside Manal Issa (Elektra), Flavia Bechara (Orestes), Lisa Debs (Aegisthus) and Reina Jabbour (chorus). Set within the war-torn confines of Beirut's ...

Hepatic Transplantation: A Therapeutic Victory

Alain E. Andrea 2024-04-19 13:00 - Reading : 8 minute(s)

Transplantation offers a crucial hope for patients facing end-stage liver failure. Despite its challenges, it remains the last lifeline to prolong life and restore health. Let's delve into it with Professor Francis Navarro. Organ transplantation stands as one of the major breakthroughs in modern medicine, offering a glimmer of hope for many ...

'L'Art Blessé': A Testament to Lebanon's Resilience in Tripoli

2024-04-18 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

In 2024, Tripoli shines brightly as the Arab Capital of Culture, a prestigious title that rewards its rich heritage and artistic effervescence. In this context, the city hosts the third edition of the traveling exhibition L’Art blessé, presented in the heart of the majestic Nawfal Palace, home to the Municipal Cultural Center. Gabriel ...

‘Back to Alexandria’ at the Women International Film Festival

2024-04-17 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

  In the context of the Women International Film Festival, the film Back to Alexandria by Swiss-Egyptian director and screenwriter Tamer Ruggli was screened at ABC Dbayeh on April 15, 2024. The premiere was a bustling event, with two auditoriums packed to the rafters. Sitting on staircases at the premiere of Back to Alexandria, spectators ...

Record Rains Cause Transport Chaos in Dubai

This Is Beirut 2024-04-17 15:12 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on Wednesday as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains. Huge tailbacks snaked along six-lane expressways after up to 254 millimetres of rain – about two years' worth – fell on the desert United Arab Emirates on ...

Zelensky Appeals to the US for Military Aid

This Is Beirut 2023-12-12 23:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky initiated discussions in Congress and the White House on Tuesday, seeking increased military assistance from the United States. Meanwhile, Russia asserted progress on the battlefield and derisively downplayed the significance of Western support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky began talks in ...