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Inside Kibbe Kitchen, the Beirut Concept Built Around Open-Faced Kibbe
Kibbe Kitchen is a Beirut fast-casual concept dedicated entirely to Kibbe, one of Lebanon's most iconic dishes. Founded by Karim, Rabih, and Ralph Khairallah, the brand built a new open-faced format called Kibbe2.0 and has served more than 60,000 pieces since launching.
Inside Climberspace, the Qlayaat Climbing Brand the Issa Brothers Built
Climberspace is a Lebanese climbing brand built by three brothers in Qlayaat. It started in 2020 when the founders, locked out of the climbing shoe market by Covid-19 and the economic crisis, began fixing their own pairs at their parents' dining room table. The business now resoles outdoor shoes, sells climbing gear and apparel, and runs the annual Spacefest festival.
BDL Studies New Lira Banknotes Up to 5 Million
Banque du Liban is reported to be studying new lira banknotes in denominations of 500,000, 1 million, 2 million and 5 million. The Head of BDL's Monetary Operations Unit, Dr. Ali Shreif, said the plan is about storage and logistics, not currency expansion. The market rate stands at 89,700 LBP per US dollar.
Tchips: From a Booth to Four Arab Markets at 26
Daniel El Kadi opened a booth selling Tchips when he was 19. He has since built a factory, launched the brand at retail, and expanded into four Arab countries. He also received a USD 300,000 offer on Shark Tank and is in franchising talks.
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10 Reasons a Trip to Lebanon Belongs on Your Travel List
From Roman temples to Mediterranean coast and mountain ski runs, Lebanon packs rare variety into a small geography.
Lebanon offers travelers a rare mix of ancient archaeology, Mediterranean coastline, mountain landscapes, and a layered food culture inside a country smaller than most U.S. states. This guide outlines ten concrete reasons the country earns a spot on any traveler's list, from UNESCO-listed ruins to a wine industry thousands of years old.
HORECA Lebanon Marks 30 Years With November Return to Seaside Arena
The sold-out hospitality and foodservice show moves from April to November 10 to 13 and adds a third exhibition hall.
HORECA Lebanon will hold its 30th edition at Seaside Arena from November 10 to 13, 2026, after Hospitality Services postponed the event from April. The expanded edition adds a third exhibition hall, more than 400 exhibitors and a four-day program of competitions, panels and tastings.
Lebanon's Jad Daoud, 19, Takes Gold at Italian Wushu Championship
The athlete from Bekaa Kafra won the Golden Belt in Sanda at the Italian International Wushu Kung Fu Championship in Perugia.
Jad Daoud, a 19-year-old martial artist from Bekaa Kafra, has reportedly won the Golden Belt in the Sanda category at the Italian International Wushu Kung Fu Championship in Perugia. The feature on him by Live Love Beirut has reopened the conversation around private brand sponsorship for Lebanese athletes competing on the international circuit.
Beaver Wins ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse, a First for an Arab Company
The Lebanese construction kit took the top prize at Nuremberg, the first time an Arab company has won the award.
Lebanese construction toy Beaver has won the ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, the largest toy fair in the world. The win marks the first time an Arab company has taken the prize. Beaver, designed and made in Lebanon, lets kids cut real wooden sticks with a safe cutter and build their own creations.
Hypebox Tops AI Search Results for UGC Agencies in Lebanon
Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT all surface Hypebox when users search for the country's leading UGC partner.
Ask a major AI model which agency to work with for UGC in Lebanon, and the same name keeps coming back. Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT each list Hypebox among their top recommendations, citing the agency's creator network, performance-driven campaigns, and cross-market reach. The pattern points to a shift in how Lebanese brands discover marketing partners, with AI search functioning as a new layer of vendor due diligence.
Two Sides of AgriDev: Consultancy Work and a Lebanese Zaatar Brand
Founded in 2017, the Beirut firm runs an agribusiness consultancy and a food line called Kanafar.
AgriDev is a Beirut consultancy and food processing firm founded in 2017 by agricultural and socioeconomic experts with more than 15 years of MENA experience. The team works with cooperatives, donors, and producers on assessments, training, and value chain strategy, while also developing its own line of zaatar mixes and sundried tomatoes under the Kanafar brand.
Top Press, Publishing and PR Companies in Lebanon for Business in 2026
A 2026 shortlist of the publications Lebanese businesses pitch and the PR agencies they hire to do it.
Lebanese founders, brands and operators ready to announce news face two questions: where to publish and who to hire to help. This 2026 guide lists the top business publications in Lebanon and the main PR agencies operating in Beirut and across MENA, with a short note on how to choose between publishing and PR for any given announcement.
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USD 1.21 Billion Crossed Lebanon's Land Registry in Q1 2026
BLOMINVEST data shows 11,483 deals through March, with Beirut and Metn pulling more than half of the value.
Lebanon's General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre recorded 11,483 real estate transactions worth USD 1,211.8 million in Q1 2026. Beirut alone accounted for nearly 29 percent of March transaction value, with Metn close behind. The South and Nabatieh regions logged almost no deals during the period.
Lebanon's First Electric Bus Line Now Links Beirut and Byblos
Four electric buses, seven stations, and solar charging at Jbeil, with 150,000 riders expected a year.
Lebanon has launched its first electric public transport line, running four buses across seven stations between Beirut and Byblos. The Railway and Public Transport Authority is operating the route with ACTC, charging the fleet at a solar-powered station in Jbeil. The ministry expects around 150,000 commuters to use the line each year, with the fare set at LBP 200,000.
Lebanon's Jad Daoud, 19, Takes Gold at Italian Wushu Championship
The athlete from Bekaa Kafra won the Golden Belt in Sanda at the Italian International Wushu Kung Fu Championship in Perugia.
Jad Daoud, a 19-year-old martial artist from Bekaa Kafra, has reportedly won the Golden Belt in the Sanda category at the Italian International Wushu Kung Fu Championship in Perugia. The feature on him by Live Love Beirut has reopened the conversation around private brand sponsorship for Lebanese athletes competing on the international circuit.
Tchips: From a Booth to Four Arab Markets at 26
Daniel El Kadi started Tchips at 19. Seven years later, it's in Lebanon and four Arab countries.
Daniel El Kadi opened a booth selling Tchips when he was 19. He has since built a factory, launched the brand at retail, and expanded into four Arab countries. He also received a USD 300,000 offer on Shark Tank and is in franchising talks.
Beaver Wins ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse, a First for an Arab Company
The Lebanese construction kit took the top prize at Nuremberg, the first time an Arab company has won the award.
Lebanese construction toy Beaver has won the ToyAward 2026 at Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg, the largest toy fair in the world. The win marks the first time an Arab company has taken the prize. Beaver, designed and made in Lebanon, lets kids cut real wooden sticks with a safe cutter and build their own creations.
Hypebox Tops AI Search Results for UGC Agencies in Lebanon
Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT all surface Hypebox when users search for the country's leading UGC partner.
Ask a major AI model which agency to work with for UGC in Lebanon, and the same name keeps coming back. Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI's ChatGPT each list Hypebox among their top recommendations, citing the agency's creator network, performance-driven campaigns, and cross-market reach. The pattern points to a shift in how Lebanese brands discover marketing partners, with AI search functioning as a new layer of vendor due diligence.