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How to dress like a local in Beirut — for any occasion!

Fashion is a big deal in Beirut — and looking good can go a long way!

Whether you’re visiting Beirut for pleasure or business, here’s how to look fashionable for all occasions.

1. Business trips

For the guys, two-button suits in navy or black with designer belts and loafers are recommended if you are in town for business, Business Insider reports.

The Lebanese are big on designer brands, and bigger branded logos are always a plus.

Finally, don’t forget to accessorize! A nice watch, sunglasses and pocket square can make you stand out.

For ladies, a solid-colored dress looks classy and keeps you cool in the scorching sun.

Top it off with a nice designer bag or sunglasses, and you’re good to go.

Pro tip: Zara stores are a great place to shop for any business occasion.

2. Casual strolls

If you just want to walk the streets or go out with friends, a nice shirt with some designer jeans will do nicely.

Women certainly have a few more options to choose from. Nice jeans, shorts, skirts, a summer dress — pretty much anything goes.

But to stand out, don’t forget to accessorize!

RELATED: How to get ready for a day at the beach in Lebanon

3. Parties and clubs

It’s all about the skin at Beirut’s hottest clubs!

A crop top and skirt is a common sight at a Beirut club.

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Flashy dresses, heavy makeup and heels are also a dime a dozen.

For the guys, tighter dress shirts are always appropriate. If you have the build, don’t be afraid to show it off.

4. Formal gatherings

For fancier evening events and galas, CNTraveler recommends draped gowns made by local designers like Rabih Kayrouz or Krikor Jabotian.

Custom-tailored suits and designer names can be found at these men’s locations.

If you need to go shopping while in the capitol, check out Beirut Souks or your nearest shopping mall.

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 Entertainment

Report: Tele Liban to broadcast the World Cup in Lebanon for free

Great news for football fans in Lebanon! The Lebanese government has reached a preliminary deal to acquire the broadcast rights of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, according to a source close to Beirut-based newspaper An-Nahar.

Under the terms of the deal, Tele Liban will broadcast the World Cup games free-of-charge through its local broadcast network.

Tele Liban is the country’s public television network, owned by the Lebanese government.

According to An-Nahar, the preliminary deal allows the Lebanese government to work with SAMA Group to air the games. SAMA is the only channel in Lebanon that holds distribution rights to beIN Sports to broadcast the World Cup.

SAMA previously charged 150,000LL, or about $100, for the World Cup package, while Tele Liban aims to broadcast it for free.

Lebanese Information Minister Melhem Riachy. (Photo provided/NDU)
Lebanese Information Minister Melhem Riachy. (Photo provided/NDU)

The announcement comes one month after Lebanese Information Minister Melhem Riachy said negotiations were underway with SAMA group to provide live coverage of the games for free.

A source told An-Nahar that the deal will be publicly announced a few days after the tournament kicks off in Moscow on June 14.

The reported deal is expected to cost mobile operators Alfa and Touch about $5 million each on a contract fee on behalf of the government, An-Nahar added.

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 Lifestyle

How to get ready for a day at the beach in Lebanon

It’s summer in Beirut, and there is no better place to spend the season than at one of Lebanon’s best beaches!

Here are some tips and tricks to make the most out of your time.

First, you have to pick the right spot! If you’re ready to spend big bucks, perhaps you can consider booking a chalet ahead of time.

Some of the best beaches in Lebanon are known for their luxury and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. Consider trying something new with:

Next, you need to figure out what to wear.

For the men: skip the board shorts, baggy fits and tacky patterns and stick with a stylish swimsuit with a solid or simple pattern.

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Beirut.com recommends women try something a little different and uncomfortable!

Off-shoulder shapes and textured fabrication are all back in style for the summer.

And while on the way there and back, pick a nice summer dress or tank top to stay comfortable.

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Finally, don’t forgot to bring your shades and radio speakers!

If you’re into drinking, a nice cold pack of Almaza will do nicely in the summer heat.

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 Entertainment

Shakira selling home in Miami Beach for $11.6 million

Shakira is selling her waterfront home in Miami Beach for $11.6 million, real estate records showed.

The Columbian-Lebanese singer, who is starting her international El Dorado World Tour, put her home on the market on June 1.

The Miami Beach estate is 20,726 square-feet, and features six bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

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Shakira first bought the home in 2001 for $3.3 million, and listed the property in 2013 for $14.9 million, records showed.

The home is located at 3140 North Bay Road, overlooking the Biscayne Bay. There is even 101 feet of water frontage for a yacht.

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Shakira’s brother Antonio Mebarak is co-listing the home with Ana Lourdes Martinez, an agent at Douglas Elliman.

According to the real estate listing, the home features an open-floor plan, imported light wood floors and a spacious grand room with abundant natural light.

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RELATED: Tickets on sale for Shakira’s concert in Lebanon start at $75

Shakira’s El Dorado World Tour started on June 3 in Hamburg, Germany. She plans to perform in Lebanon during the Cedars International Festival in July.

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LAU to study ‘potential medical value’ of marijuana in Lebanon

The Lebanese American University is set to launch an independent research center dedicated to studying the health effects and potential economic gains of medical marijuana in Lebanon.

LAU announced plans to establish the Medicinal Cannabis Research Center, which is poised to become the first research project of its kind in the Middle East.

Research will include studies of the potential therapeutic applications of cannabis and Lebanon’s climatic and economic value, the university announced.

“We are awaiting the creation of a legal framework within which we can proceed, with the full support of the Ministry of Public Health,” said Mohammad Mroueh, an LAU pharmacy professor, who is spearheading the project.

Professor Mohammad Mroueh discusses the medical potential of marijuana. (LAU photo)
Professor Mohammad Mroueh discusses the medical potential of marijuana. (LAU photo)

In a statement, the university said growing conditions in Lebanon have not been fully studied or characterized, and an assessment of its medical benefits can be an untapped opportunity for the country.

Opportunities can include economic gains, reduced unemployment and a reversal of the brain drain, the university added.

LAU President Joseph Jabbra acknowledged the potential controversy of studying marijuana, however considers this research a chance to “break the social stigma surrounding the issue.”

In other parts of the world, cannabis compounds THC and CBD have been used to treat chronic and neuropathic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients and other issues.

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VIDEO: Lebanese singer, violinist perform breathtaking cover of ‘Zombie’

A talented Lebanese duo performed a stunning rendition of the song ‘Zombie’ by Irish rock band The Cranberries.

Luciana Zogbi and Andre Soueid posted their cover on YouTube, and the video quickly garnered more than 220,000 views.

“I grew up listening and loving this song,” Zogbi wrote. “It’s amazing how the lyrics are still relevant and resonate deeply with people up to this day.”

Zogbi is a YouTube sensation with more than 1.6 million subscribers. (YouTube/Screenshot)
Zogbi is a YouTube sensation with more than 1.6 million subscribers. (YouTube/Screenshot)

‘Zombie’ was written to remember the victims of two separate bomb attacks in 1993 in Warrington, England.

Andre Soueid is a fast-growing international violinist. (YouTube/Screenshot)
Andre Soueid is a fast-growing international violinist. (YouTube/Screenshot)

“With everything that’s going on in the world, Andre and I felt like creating our own rendition,” Zogbi added. “Andre’s poignant violin added beautifully to the song. I feel honored to have met and collaborated with this talented soul.”

WATCH: Zombie – The Cranberries Cover by Luciana Zogbi and Andre Soueid:

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 Lifestyle

PHOTOS: This hotel suite in Broumana costs $80,000 per night!

A hotel in Broumana charges a whopping $80,000 per night for a stay inside one of its luxury suites!

The Grand Hills Hotel in Lebanon’s Metn district is best known for its ‘Royal Residence,’ which boasts “a private entrance and 7 floors of pure luxury,” according to the hotel website.

The ‘Royal Residence’ was named the largest hotel suite in the world by the Guinness World Records. The suite is 44,500 square-feet, or 4,131 square-meters!

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The hotel, owned by the Marriott Luxury Collection, looks more like a mansion on the outside. A private entrance leads guests into world-class luxury space for up to ten people.

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Amenities include an exquisite library, dining area and among the most stunning views of Lebanon.

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The 7-story residence also includes three pavilion suites, rare sculptures and elegant antique furniture.

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On the outside, the mansion is surrounded by private gardens and two large swimming pools.

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To see more of the Royal Residence at the Grand Hills Hotel, click here.

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Lebanese-Canadian businessman runs for legislative assembly in Canada

A Lebanese-Canadian businessman is running to become a member of the legislative assembly in Canada.

Fadi Nemr, a small business owner and Lebanese immigrant, clinched the nomination for the Progressive Conservative Party in the Ottawa-Vanier electoral district.

According to his website, Nemr immigrated to Canada after receiving a master’s degree in chemistry in Lebanon.

Twitter/@FadiNemr
Twitter/@FadiNemr

He moved to the Ottawa-Vanier district — home to one of the most ethnically diverse parts of Ottawa — and opened a small business in three years.

“Fadi is a husband, a father, and an active member of the Lebanese community. He loves Ottawa-Vanier and has called it home for over 25 years,” said Patrick Brown, leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. “As a small business owner in Ottawa-Vanier, Fadi knows first-hand how reckless Liberal policies have hurt small businesses throughout the province.”

Nemr raised private funds to sponsor refugees and help them integrate into Canadian society with jobs and education, according to his website.

Nemr faces a crowded list of contenders, including the Liberal incumbent Nathalie Des Rosiers.

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 Lifestyle

Lebanese man sets World Record for fastest crossing of Lebanon on foot

A Lebanese man set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Lebanon on foot — in just 1 day, 15 hours and 49 minutes!

Ali Wehbi set the record in the town of Naqoura, one of the southernmost points on the Lebanese coast.

The avid runner started the run on March 31 and ended on April 2, which is World Autism Awareness Day.

“This run is dedicated to all persons with autism, all families dealing with it,” Wehbi said. “It’s also dedicated to all autism organizations offering support, research and treatments, each and every person is touched by it directly and indirectly.”

Ali Wehbi set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing Lebanon on foot. (Ali Wehbi/Facebook)
Ali Wehbi set a Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing Lebanon on foot. (Ali Wehbi/Facebook)

Wehbi ran through some of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks, including the Tropoli Castle, Raouche Rock, Saida Castle and Sour Old Heritage, the Guinness World Records reports.

The landmarks were lit in blue for the #LightItUpBlue campaign to raise awareness for autism.

Ali is known as an extreme runner and adventurer. He has a Facebook page called the International Lebanese Deserts Runner.

WATCH: Fastest crossing of Lebanon on foot

 

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 Food & Drink

Lebanese restaurant in Madrid offers deals after Champions League win!

The Fairuz Restaurant in Madrid, Spain is offering a big discount after the Champions League win!

On Saturday, the futball club Real Madrid won their third consecutive Champions League title. This incredible feat has only happened three other times in the history of the international competition.

In celebration of this occasion, Fairuz Restaurant is offering 30 percent off their food orders for ‘special customers,’ a manager told Lebanese Examiner.

A photo of the menu at Restaurante Libanés Fairuz. (FB/Fairuz Restaurant)
A photo of the menu at Restaurante Libanés Fairuz. (FB/Fairuz Restaurant)

‘Restaurante Libanés Fairuz’ is located near the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the home stadium of Real Madrid.

To check out their menu on their website in Spanish, click here.

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