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May 25, 2024 · Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati kicked off the “Tripoli the Capital of Arab Culture” celebrations at a formal event held at the Rashid Karami International Fair in Tripoli. Attendees included Mohamed Ould Amar, Director-General of ALECSO, and Mohammad Wissam Mortada, Minister of Culture. Ministers, deputies, ambassadors, and other notable figures also were also present at ...
May 24, 2024 · 24 May 2024 at 13:35. The official ceremony on Friday to mark Tripoli’s selection as the Arab capital of culture in 2024 was an occasion for caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who hails from the northern city, to bemoan the persisting deadlock in the country’s institutions, starting with the presidential vacuum. “T he state of ...
May 24, 2024 · 24 May 2024 11:37. A-. A+. A+. During a celebration marking the announcement of "Tripoli the Capital of Arab Culture," Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati delivered a speech emphasizing the city's rich and vibrant history. "Today, we celebrate a living, pulsating history that Tripoli has carried and protected through generations," Mikati said ...
May 18, 2024 · Sfiha, or lahm bil ajĩn (lit. meat on dough) is an Arabic specialty that dates back to the 15th century, when it first appeared in today's Eastern Lebanon. The traditional open-faced meat pie is popular throughout the Arab region, its main ingredients usually including minced lamb (or lamb), chopped onions and tomatoes, spices, olive oil, and yogurt.
May 16, 2024 · The Abu Ali River, once at the heart of Tripoli, was a major contributor to the economic and social life in Lebanon until it was blocked in 1958, to control the city. But historians and residents say that bringing it back would breathe new life into the neglected city. The Abu Ali River was once at the heart of Tripoli and the city’s economic ...
May 17, 2024 · This guest house in Tripoli, Lebanon, rests right behind the famous Tripoli Castle in the midst of an old souk. A cozy interior greets you upon arrival and comes complete with modern comforts such as WiFi, a workspace, and a well-appointed kitchen that can be used to fix meals when hunger strikes.
2 days ago · Tripoli, 30 May 2024. Today, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) marked the successful completion of the “Al-Marjeh” project, funded by the Government of Japan in Lebanon.
