William Daou

1 week ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou

Not long ago, Al Abdullah launched a campaign with the slogan: “Al Abdalla ✅ Al 7ayalla ❌”. A month later, a new chicken joint opened under the name “Al 7ayalla”, sparking a huge buzz on social media. Located in Khalde (where Ahmad Al Abdalla’s old branch once was, by the way), the new joint is packed with people curious to try it out. People were speculating that it’s actually their competitor Ahmad Al Abdalla who took advantage of the campaign and opened their own joint under the name Al 7ayalla.

2 weeks ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou

Are you a real sushi lover if you haven’t tried every type of sushi out there? Sushi Ya is turning classic Lebanese bites into sushi rolls, and we’re honestly intrigued. The sushi rolls are made of chenklish, jebne balade, makdous, and labneh coated in zaatar. Perhaps if you’re craving sushi for breakfast, then Lebanese sushi might be the way to go. And Carla, the brilliant chef behind Sushi Ya, swaps out soya sauce for olive oil, making it the perfect sushi-fied Lebanese breakfast.

1 month ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou

Ever heard of the game Split Fiction? The viral action-adventure game was developed by Hazelight Studios, a video game development company run by Swedish-Lebanese film director and video game designer Josef Fares. People have been loving this game since its release earlier this month! One particular clip is making rounds on social media because, of course, Fares couldn’t resist adding a Lebanese touch.

1 month ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou

The Lebanese passport has made a notable jump in global rankings, securing the 89th spot in the Henley 2025 Passport Index, which assesses passport strength based on visa-free and visa-on-arrival access worldwide. This marks a significant improvement from last year’s 95th position and Lebanon’s highest ranking in 15 years. The last time it ranked this well was in 2013-2014, when it placed 88th, according to Naqd Media.

1 month ago | beirut.com | Taleen El Gharib |William Daou

We’re sure everyone at the arrival gate couldn’t help but smile at the adorable sight of a small dog keeping itself entertained while waiting for its owner at the Beirut airport. You can watch the full video here: The arrival gate is already a place we all love to wait for our loved ones, so imagine the joy when a small dog, happily playing with a balloon, added an extra dose of warmth to the scene.