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As 2022 draws to an end, we take time out with Minister of Tourism for Lebanon, H.E. Walid Nassar, to discover what makes gets him up in the morning and what he hopes to achieve in his role.

Known to shine abroad, the Lebanese can be found in every corner of the world. What’s more, there are many celebrities who have roots in Lebanon. 

With countless solo exhibitions and international awards to her name, multidisciplinary Lebanese artist Lena Kelekian has carved out a successful career in the art world.

Known for his striking and thought-provoking artworks, Ayman Baalbaki has emerged as one of the most influential Lebanese artists of our time.

Passionate about interior design, architecture and her country, Delphine Gebran has spent the last decade working on some of Beirut’s most iconic bars and restaurants. Here, she talks about her latest project, a countryside escape in Bekaa, and her love for local artisanship.

For almost 30 years, the Al Bustan Festival has been wowing audiences with its rich cultural program of performance art, which is largely put together by a talented team of women.

Born in 1889 in Baskinta, Mikhail Naimy was one of Lebanon’s most prolific writers. Famous for his spiritual works and for co-founding the first New York-based Arab-American literary society: The Pen League (Al Rabita al Qalamiya), the poet, novelist and philosopher dedicated his life to literature.

Siblings Mary-Lynn and Carlo Massoud are raising the bar in product design. We spoke to the talented duo to learn more about their unusual work and upcoming projects.

Known for her popular travel program “Voyage Voyage,” Elsa Yazbek Charabati is as passionate about travel off-screen as she is on it. We spoke to the accomplished presenter, TV personality and university professor about her show and her favorite places in Lebanon.