Lebanon

April 21, 2013

The remaining 19 Arab Idol contestants sit on pins and needles
10:36 GMT

Eight smiling faces shine on the stage of the second season of Arab Idol, while another 19 wait on pins and needles to find out if they will be the final four selected by judges.

Middle East Airlines has  confirmed reports it was negotiating with Cyprus Airways to acquire the company’s assets
09:48 GMT

A source at Middle East Airlines on Friday confirmed reports it was negotiating with Cyprus Airways to acquire the company’s assets and said the results of these talks would appear by the end of May.

The X-Factor Arabia cut-throat drama continues
09:26 GMT

The 5th episode of The X Factor Arabia got even more cut-throat when Elissa’s Eman Karakeebo fought against Marrayah from Carole’s team for survival in the competition.

April 18, 2013

Saudi Arabia remains upbeat on Lebanese tourism, despite regional turmoil
12:55 GMT

Riyadh expressed its optimism for the upcoming tourism season in Lebanon if the positive atmosphere is maintained in the country, Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Ali Awad Asiri said in remarks published Thursday.

Lebanon is set to crackdown on smuggled handsets in the country
09:56 GMT

Some 70 percent of mobile phones in the Lebanese market are smuggled into the country, with officials planning to black the use black market handsets.

Carole Samaha shares her "Feelings" of success with Egypt
09:45 GMT

Carole Samaha is ready to party hardy in Cairo. The Lebanese songstress is on cloud 9 with the highest selling record in Egypt and is bringing the country's record industry up with her.

Yousif Al Khal and Nicole Saba lovin' life with a baby on the way
09:34 GMT

She's a glamorous actress married to 'the most beautiful man in the world', and now her dream has finally come true to become a mother. Can life get any better for Nicole Saba?

April 17, 2013

Lebanese with savings in Cyprus are being urged to move their money back home (Getty)
10:25 GMT

Cyprus is due to withdraw restrictions on deposits as Lebanese are urged to deposit their savings in backs back at home.

Lebanese farmers will receive delayed subsidy payments
08:48 GMT

Lebanese authorities are set to reimburse farmers and exporters for delayed subsidies, originally due to be paid in 2011.

April 16, 2013

Lebanese babe, Maya Diab, is turning up the heat with steamy photos and an even sexier music video.
14:20 GMT

Lebanese babe, Maya Diab, is turning up the heat with steamy photos and an even sexier music video.

Banking sector workers are threatening more industrial action
13:08 GMT

Bank employees in Lebanon vowed Monday to stage fresh protests and sit-ins on April 28 to press their demand for the renewal of a 2008 collective labor agreement.

Fadel Shaker's facebook video goes viral
11:31 GMT

The Lebanese has-been singer demonstrates his new religious focus on a video gone viral doing the call for prayer.

Saudi Prince AlWaleed Bin Talal  is sitting pretty on top of the Forbes' Middle East rich list
11:00 GMT

Saudi Prince AlWaleed Bin Talal topped the 100-person richest Arabs list, according to Forbes, as former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati comes in it at 8th.

Najwa Sultan prepares for another concert tour
10:44 GMT

Lebanese singer Najwa Sultan is ready to rock the region this summer with several performances. She's making sure we all know she's coming by appearing on shows from Beirut to Dubai.

Myriam Fares pulls of Charlie Chaplin look (courtesy of Myriam Fares Facebook page)
07:42 GMT

Bold and beautiful, Myriam Fares surprises fans with an outrageous look resembling silent film star Charlie Chaplin.