Lebanon UAE

UAE to open Electronic Visa Center in Beirut next month

Miguel Hadchity 29/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an Electronic Visa Center will open in Beirut, Lebanon, next month, a move officials say will strengthen ties between the two countries and simplify travel procedures for Lebanese applicants. Omar Obaid

Lebanon News

Lebanon signs DCO charter, launches digital prosperity plan

Miguel Hadchity 15/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — Lebanon has signed the charter of the Digital Cooperation Organization, becoming a “signatory state” in a move that advances the country’s path toward full membership and opens a new phase of cooperation to support its digital economy priorities. Lebanon’s Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for

Events Lebanon

Here’s everything you missed from Murex d’Or 2026

Miguel Hadchity 08/09/2026

Dubai, UAE — Sept. 2026 — The 26th edition of the Murex d’Or Awards took over the Casino du Liban, Lebanon, and it did not disappoint. Trophies, tributes, and a red carpet packed with some of the region’s biggest names in drama, film, and music. Founded in 2000 by Lebanese physicians Dr. Zahi and Dr. […]

Lebanon News

Mutual aid sustained 85% of displaced Lebanese families during war that cost $14bn

Miguel Hadchity 04/09/2026

Dubai, UAE – Sept. 2026 – A new humanitarian survey found that 85 percent of displaced Lebanese households provided or received help from people around them during the war. The finding comes from a study released by Ground Truth Solutions and InflueAnswers, working with the Lebanon Humanitarian and Development Forum, based on interviews with more […]

Business Lebanon UAE

RAK Chamber explores trade and investment opportunities at UAE-Lebanon Business Forum

News Editor 28/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry explored opportunities to strengthen trade and investment ties between the UAE and Lebanon during its participation in the UAE-Lebanon Business Forum as part of the UAE’s official delegation. On the sidelines of the forum, Mohamed Mosbbeh Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ras Al […]

Lebanon

Trump clears US airlines for direct flights to Lebanon after historic Aoun meeting

Miguel Hadchity 22/07/2026

Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is directing his administration to permit US airlines to resume direct flights to Lebanon, a move that came shortly after his first Oval Office meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, praising Aoun for what he called a “remarkable […]

Lebanon

Here’s everything you need to know about ferry crossings from Lebanon to Cyprus, Turkey, and Syria

Miguel Hadchity 29/05/2026

Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Lebanon is set to reconnect with the sea this June with the Cedar Waves ferry offering sailing from Jounieh Port, marking the country’s first regular passenger sea link in roughly two decades. The service, operated by Abou Merhi Group, will launch on June 19 with an inaugural crossing to […]

Lebanon

“Unlike Your Ex, We Know Communication”: This billboard made Lebanon’s morning commute a little too relatable

Miguel Hadchity 29/05/2026

Photo Credit: instagram.com/roudyjido Dubai, UAE — May 2026 — Billboards have gone up across Lebanon bearing a simple, disarming message: “Unlike your ex, we know communication.” The campaign, by regional agency Silver Bullet, is drawing attention not just for its humor but for what it reflects about how communications firms in the region are rethinking […]

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Dr. Saniya Habboub: The Lebanese Medical Pioneer Who Changed Women’s Healthcare in the Arab World

Saba Malik 21/05/2026

Photo Credit : Wikipedia Dr. Saniya Habboub remains an inspirer across the Arab world because her journey in Arab medicine reflected true determination, strength, devotion, and perseverance at a time when Lebanese women faced massive cultural hurdles and social hurdles in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. Earning a medical degree in a […]

Lebanon News

Israeli air strikes cause widespread destruction in south Beirut

News Editor 06/03/2026

Photo Credit : Reuters Heavy Israeli air strikes overnight have caused significant destruction across the southern suburbs of Beirut, leaving damaged buildings, debris-covered streets and thick smoke rising from several neighbourhoods. Images and videos circulating online show extensive damage in the densely populated district, which is widely regarded as a stronghold of

Lebanon

Israeli strikes force 30,000 displaced people into shelters as conflict continues in Lebanon

Miguel Hadchity 03/03/2026

Dubai, UAE — March 2026 — At least 30,000 displaced people have sought refuge in shelters across Lebanon following a dramatic escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah this week, the UN refugee agency reported on Tuesday, warning that the number is expected to rise significantly. The Israeli military has intensified its air campaign across […]