TGNLebanon (2025)

03/06/2020

NNA - The World Economic Forum announced its Class of 2020 Young Scientists, recognizing 25 exceptional researchers from around the world, under the age of 40, who are at the forefront of scientific discovery. Among them are American University of Beirut (AUB) researchers, Drs. Joseph Costantine and Joanna Doummar.
Dr. Joseph Costantine’s research leverages electromagnetism to design new generations of communication systems that accommodate future wireless platforms, novel sensors that tackle health monitoring challenges, and wirelessly powered devices that harvest ambient electromagnetic fields. This research pushes for a better quality of life through electromagnetism that is focused on human-centered transformative technology. Such technology addresses life challenges that extend from continuous non-invasive diabetes monitoring, to charging remote sensors using drones, in addition to deploying agile communication systems in areas without an existing infrastructure.
Dr. Joanna Doummar’s research entails the characterization of flow and transport in complex groundwater systems through process based models and the identification of contamination indicators. These models involve the acquisition of high-resolution time series from poorly monitored sites equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation. This research aims at providing decision-makers with support tools to overcome water quality and quantity challenges under climate change conditions. It also helps tailor policies based on science-supported evidence in semi-arid and Mediterranean regions at high risk for water scarcity.
The Young Scientists were nominated by leading research institutes according to criteria including research excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to serving society, according to the World Economic Forum’s announcement. They were selected on the basis of their achievements in expanding the boundaries of knowledge and practical applications of science in issues as diverse as child psychology, chemical oceanography, and artificial intelligence.

03/06/2020

The UK “continues to be at the forefront of responding to the Government of Lebanon’s urgent needs in response to COVID-19 and will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Lebanon in facing this crisis,” said British Ambassador to Lebanon Chris Rampling during his announcement of UK support that has reached well over $2 million so far.

02/06/2020

Beirut national social security fund office announces the development of an online platform allowing people to book appointments for services provided at the office.

https://beirut-cnss.business.site/

31/05/2020

Citizen and owner of a sheep farm in the town of Nahle next to Baalbek has solely managed to arrest a gang of 5 individuals, including 3 Lebanese and 2 Syrians.

He caught them in action trying to steal the sheep from his farm and loading them into a pickup they were traveling in.

He then handed them over to the Baalbek police station who investigated the incident.

I recommend putting this guy in charge of the station!

31/05/2020

Ministry of interior announced an extension for the time people can go out while keeping the odd and even rule.
Now opening time is from 5 A.M. till Midnight.

30/05/2020

Parliament on Thursday ratified a 1.2 trillion Lebanese pound ($300m) aid package for low-income families and vital sectors including agriculture and industry, as the government attempts to stave off an economic collapse exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

The spending package aims to create a social safety net to support struggling families through the end of the year, and provide aid to businesses hit by the worst economic and financial crisis in the country's history

29/05/2020

The law would have allowed the dealer to recover the TVA by informing the Ministry of Finance that it would destroy products that had expired.

Today, an amendment is added to allow the recovery of TVA if the dealer decides to donate cans to associations (two months before their expiration), to be distributed to the needy.

28/05/2020

In an ad promoting their products, D***x launches a campaign to keep the Lebanese community protected, in light of all the troubles the country’s facing, by deducting 30% off all their products.

28/05/2020

Banking secrecy was established in Lebanon by the Banking Secrecy Law 1956.

At the time, Lebanon enjoyed political stability and was a model banking services provider among neighboring countries.

Even though Lebanon has benefited from this law over the years, but so did many corrupt public sector workers including politicians and warlords, which led to various issues and therefore created social inequality and a revolution as a result.

Now bank secrecy must be lifted as a transparency act which might expose a few/many suspicious behaviors to those working in the public sector.

28/05/2020

Lebanese army has just seized a series of pipelines used to smuggle diesel oil from Lebanon to Syria.

These illegal acts were seriously affecting the country’s economy since diesel oil is a commodity that’s supported by the state which would implicate massive losses when smuggled illegally into Syrian soils.

24/05/2020

In the streets and with the crowds, the young Joe Zakhia Douaihy and his British-French colleague Evelina Llewellyn toured; They heard the voices and observed the scenes of the revolution, to then prepare a short film in three languages, called "في ضوء الانتفاضة".

This short film shows the first months of the social movement that began during the night of October 17, 2019 in Lebanon. It highlights the aspiration of the Lebanese people who, despite all the obstacles, are trying to move forward in a country marked by many injustices.

Produced by Pascal Abchee
Directed by
Camera assist
Score composer David Nourallah
Sound mixer
Drone operator
Voice over
Subtitles and translation
Special thanks to .official Bilal Mehdi Paola Accari

The film is very fulfilling,
Thanks for this amazing job!

24/05/2020

In a continuous effort to help the Lebanese governmental hospitals and allowing them to cope with Covid-19 pandemic, Health minister Hamad Hasan announced the government’s decision about funding these hospitals, that is after detailed assessment of their needs and requirements. Hasan also stated that private hospital buildings dedicated to dealing with Coronavirus cases will also be receiving grants.

23/05/2020

Following the ISF’s analysis on multiple cases of theft by force of arms, especially since some of these cases were followed by murders. The Information Division have come to identify the gang whose members carried out these operations.
-
Thefts included pharmacies and commercial stores within the governorates of Beirut and Mount Lebanon through 2019.
-
Analysis revealed the identity of the mastermind of this gang, who also shot many of his victims. Palestinian national, Initials: M.G. (1986) also known as “Al-Mohtaram”
-
“Al-Mohtaram” who is known by his long criminal record in theft, robbery by force of arms and murder. He is considered one of the most wanted in Lebanon by the Internal Security Force. He was armed at all times, and was hiding inside the Burj Al-Barajneh camp.
-
On 20/5/2020, and with a well-executed plan, and as a result of accurate monitoring operations that lasted for several months, the Special Force in the division were able to set up a tight ambush in the area of the camp.
-
In a quick and effective operation, they arrested the suspect, who was paralyzed of any possibility of sudden moves and preventing him from using his pistol or throwing a gr***de that he was in possession of, he was caught on a motorcycle, which turned out to be stolen. During investigations he confessed to all charges and is now helping in revealing the rest of his gang members.

22/05/2020

IMF spokesman Gerry Rice Tweeted:
Talks between the IMF and the Lebanese authorities thus far have been constructive. IMF staff is trying to better understand the authorities’ plans. The government’s economic plan represents a good starting point for the ongoing discussions.Talks are continuing.

18/05/2020

Heaven without people is a Lebanese movie. It has hit top 10 most watched in Lebanon and is now ranked 3rd.

Heaven without people is the debut feature-length film written and directed by It premiered in the main Muhr Awards competition section of the 14th Dubai International Film Festivaland won the Special Jury Prize award. It went on to win the Global Vision Award at the 2018 Cinequest Film Festival and both the "Special Jury Prize" and "Ensemble Cast" award at the Festival des cinémas arabes à Paris. It also competed in many international film festivals and was nominated for the Jordan Ressler award at the 2018 Miami International Film Festival, the Critics' Choice Award at the 2018 Hamburg Film Festival and the Best World Fiction film award at the 2018 LA Film Festival.

Story: "When a large family comes together for the first time in two years over Easter lunch, tensions bubble to the surface in surprising ways as they navigate an unforeseen conflict that threatens to derail their reunion. Older and younger generations clash as each of the family members confront their own political and moral hypocrisies and slowly unravel the ties that bind."
Great job!

18/05/2020

If you're a healthcare worker you are eligible to apply for a free ticket provided by Qatar airways in a campaign done by the company thanking their efforts and hard work during this pandemic.
Deadline is 18 May and you can apply on their website.

15/05/2020

A medical team at the Beirut Governmental University Hospital led by the head of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dr. Rabih Shaheen, performed a successful caesarean delivery for a woman infected with Covid-19, under strict precautions in the Corona Emergency Operations Room, that was in collaboration with a team of Pediatrics, medical and nursing staff in the Corona section.
The patient had been transferred to the hospital after it was discovered that she was infected with the virus through routine pre-natal checks. According to what the observer doctor confirms, "The newborn's health is good and the necessary medical examinations and analyzes have been carried out and the newborn has been placed in isolation in the pediatric care department until confirmation. As for the mother, her condition is stable and she has been transferred to the isolation room inside the hospital to put her under medical supervision and follow up on her condition by the competent medical teams"

14/05/2020

An extraordinary intervention by Pope Francis intends to support the education of young people in Lebanon.

Today, Pope Francis has sent a donation of USD 200,000 to support 400 scholarships in Lebanon.

The donation was made “in the hope of achieving a gesture of solidarity and with the desire that all involved at national and international levels will responsibly pursue the search for the common good, overcoming every division and partisan issue”.

Pope Francis with fatherly concern has continued to follow in recent months the situation of Lebanon… that has always been for him an example of the coexistence and fraternity that the Document on Human Fraternity wished to offer to the whole world.

TGNLebanon

03/06/2020

03/06/2020

02/06/2020

31/05/2020

31/05/2020

30/05/2020

29/05/2020

28/05/2020

28/05/2020

28/05/2020

24/05/2020

24/05/2020

23/05/2020

22/05/2020

18/05/2020

18/05/2020

15/05/2020

14/05/2020

Address

Website

Alerts

Contact The Business

Shortcuts

Share