Beirut forum on women’s rights in Arab world to address everything from politics to sexuality : " Beirut needs to be brought back as the center of dialogue for women’s rights in the Arab world, Bahia Hariri said at a news conference announcing the third New Arab Women Forum Wednesday.The conference publicizing the two-day forum, which is set to take place on October 15 at Beirut’s Intercontinental Phoenicia Hotel, gave the organizers a chance to outline their proposals for how to further women’s rights in the region. "
Francophone Games to kick off with a bang in Beirut : " When the 6th Francophone Games open in Beirut later this month it will be to a spectacular fanfare, set to stun viewers from around the globe.Around 3,000 spectators will enjoy first-hand the finest offerings of Lebanese performing arts on September 27 as over 1,200 performers enact a journey “to and from” Lebanon, said opening ceremony producer Daniel Charpentier. "
Nautical nightlife aboard The Blue Dawn : " It’s time to set sail, Captain! Beirut’s party lovers are “on board” and heading out to the Mediterranean in a new floating club, The Blue Dawn.The boat represents a welcome change for the clubbers of Beirut. Tired of squeezing into the packed bars of the capital, the city’s party-goers are happy to find their “sea legs” and depart upon this new floating party-zone. "