British Airways Announces All Flights From Lebanon Into London Heathrow Terminal 5 from Q2 2015

Move to drive further efficiency and enhance long haul connection timings

Beirut, 13 November, 2014: From Tuesday 30 June 2015, British Airways flights from Beirut in Lebanon will arrive into London Heathrow’s Terminal 5, the home of British Airways.

BMW Group assembles first car in Brazil

12 November 2014 - The BMW Group celebrated the first car to be assembled in its new South American automobile plant in Araquari, Santa Catarina State (Brazil). Over the course of the next few years, more than 200 million Euros will be invested in the plant, resulting in a production capacity of more than 30,000 vehicles annually. The first car to roll off the assembly line in Araquari is a BMW 328i ActiveFlex. This car is specifically designed for the flexible use of either ethanol or petrol and thus meets the special requirements of the Brazilian market.

uberX arrives in Beirut with free rides this week

Your ride just got even more Uber cool! Beirut – LEBANON, 12 Nov 2014: Hot on the heels of the UberBLACK Beirut launch just a few months ago, residents and tourists now have another, hip and stylish alternative in daily commuting. Uber, the international smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders with a private driver, officially launches uberX in the city today.

ICCA selects Dubai as the host destination for its 2018 Congress

November 13, 2014 - At the Closing Session of the 53rd ICCA Congress, held in Antalya, Turkey, ICCA President Nina Freysen-Pretorius announced that the ICCA Board of Directors had selected Dubai as the host destination for 2018, saying: "Not only did this bid fully meet our business objectives and logistical requirements, the Board considered it to be a truly exceptional proposal.

Tania Saleh - "Shwayit Souwar"

In a very casual and intimate afternoon‪, on November 11‪, Tania Saleh released her long‪-awaited fourth album ‪“A Few Images‪” in a very warm and flowery launch event at Metropolis Empire‪, Sofil‪. A crowd of fans and friends gathered around her to celebrate the birth of her new baby‪.

The Lebanese Customs Administration holds the “Continuous Modernization for a Better Service” Workshop.

Under the Twinning Project with the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency.

Beirut, November 5th, 2014: As part of its continuous modernization efforts, the Lebanese Customs Administration hosted a “Continuous Modernization for a Better Service” workshop in Phoenicia hotel under the patronage of Minister of Finance H.E. Mr. Ali Hassan Khalil to present to private Stakeholders the modifications introduced in the customs’ procedures.

Life-saving through a lens - Major new exhibition honors Lebanon’s bomb clearance heroes

IMPACT – an exhibition by award-winning photographer Sean Sutton 

Thursday 6 November, 2014: Heroes tackling Lebanon’s deadly bomb legacy are at the heart of a major new exhibition opening in Beirut this month. Running from 6 till 12 November, IMPACT celebrates the men and women of humanitarian charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group), and their work to clear the deadly weapons and bombs left behind after war in Lebanon.

Joseph Ghossoub awarded for Outstanding Contribution in 2014

  • Joseph Ghossoub credited for his outstanding contribution to the region’s communications industry

Dubai, UAE; November 12, 2014: Joseph Ghossoub, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MENA Communications Group (MENACOM), has been honoured with the 2014 Outstanding Contribution Award at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards for his exceptional service to the region’s communications industry.

The Unique World of LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics has finally hit ABC Achrafieh!

LUSH celebrates its third store opening in Lebanon, in a fun and funky atmosphere

Beirut, 13th of November, 2014 – Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, a leading manufacturer and retailer of ethical skincare, haircare, bath, and body products, held the official opening of its store at ABC Achrafieh on Wednesday November 5th, 2014, in the presence of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Lebanon, His Excellency Mr. Tom Fletcher who showed continued support of the Brand.