A closer look into Lebanon’s fixed currency

Lebanon's fixed exchange rate has been a pillar of stability for two decades. However, poor economic conditions threaten its sustainability.

Lebanon

Artists take a look at lost history and bright future in Beirut

Beirut's annual art and design fairs focus this year on past and future through the eyes of modern artists.

Lebanon

Beirut municipality fails, again, to preserve green spaces

The destruction of one of Beirut’s last green spaces, as well as the eviction of several startups, points to the government's disregard of the public sector.

Lebanon

‘I just want to be me’: Being transgender in Lebanon

Despite the negativity surrounding the transgender community in Lebanon, social media influencer Gigi tries to use her online fame as a means to help other transgender individuals to express themselves.

Lebanon

Intel: How Syria is driving a wedge between Russia and Israel

The show of unity during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Russia on Sept. 12 can’t paper over the sharp differences between the two countries over Syria.

Israel

Beirut photo festival offers analogue experience in digital age

The Beirut Image Festival, in its first year, is providing a forum for young photographers raised on the digital imagery of social media to get a taste of the art of photography by exhibiting their works in venues alongside veteran photographers.

Lebanon

As Israel’s anti-Iran strategy shifts into higher gear, worries of fresh conflict grow

Israel's escalated campaign to contain Iran and its Hezbollah allies has provoked fear that a new conflict may erupt among neighbors.

Iraq

The teenage activists bringing the climate crisis to Middle East

In a country where neighboring wars and local political problems affect daily life, these Lebanese activists are hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of climate change.

Lebanon

Egypt’s support for Lebanon survives decades

During the latest cross-border fire exchanged between the Hezbollah movement and Israel in southern Lebanon, Egypt has deployed efforts to contain the situation.

Egypt

Iran, Hamas seek benefits of mutual military support

As the United States becomes more involved in the Middle East, its actions are driving Hamas and Tehran closer.

Palestine

Who's clowning around? Beirut school teaches misunderstood discipline

The first street theater school in the Middle East opened in Lebanon to teach clowning, a discipline that has challenged conventional thinking, encouraged discussion and provided moments of joy to societies for thousands of years.

Lebanon

Netanyahu petrified by possible Trump-Rouhani meeting

Ahead of the Sept. 17 elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is terrified that US President Donald Trump will crush his anti-Iran campaign by meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iraq