Beirut Buzz

Beirut Buzzers, we are back with a special episode that dives deep into Dubai's property market. Our guest? None other than Oliver Mitri, the co-founder of Imobiliare Dubai, a leading player in the city's high-end real estate scene. Oliver shares insights into Dubai's increasing appeal to international individuals and investors, spills the beans on the extraordinary property features elite buyers seek, and discusses the interplay of global factors on the real estate sector in the UAE. What does Oliver think of Imobilare Dubai's latest event at Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, and what's next on the company's horizon? Dust off those headphones and join us to find out! To keep up with upcoming events, follow Imobiliare Dubai on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/imobiliaredubai.ae/].

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast where we introduce you to two Lebanese startups and their innovators who have been shortlisted for PepsiCo's esteemed Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition in its second iteration. Joining our host Lynn are three special guests: Yasmin Fansa, PepsiCo’s Middle East Sustainability Lead; Hasan Jaafar, Co-Founder and CEO of YY-ReGen, which is specialized in renewable energy, and Nada Ghanem, Founder of Dooda Solutions, an earthworm farm.  Tune in to explore the realm of sustainable agriculture and the motivation behind PepsiCo’s decision to launch its program in the MENA region, and get exclusive insights into the innovators’ stories, breakthrough solutions, and future vision for Lebanon.  To learn more about the startups’ mission and services, follow Dooda Solutions @doodasolutions and YY ReGen @yyregen on Instagram, and be sure to visit @PepsiCoMiddleEast the program’s official website on www.greenhouseaccelerator.com/mena [http://www.greenhouseaccelerator.com/mena] to keep up with the latest updates!

Talking about death might be hard, but there are so many good reasons to break the silence surrounding it. This episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast gets the conversation started with Najah Raya, communication officer at Sanad – Lebanese home hospice NGO that empowers patients with terminal illnesses and their families. What is hospice care? What services does Sanad provide for terminally ill patients and their affected families? What can one say or do for a grieving person? What does hospice care at the NGO look like around Christmas? And how can you donate, volunteer, or refer a patient to Sanad? All these important questions and more will be answered in this episode, so be sure to share it with others and help break the stigma around death! You can read more about Sanad Hospice and its services on the NGO’s official website. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

With economic turmoil and skyrocketing prices, thrift shops have taken over our local scene but only one store succeeded in becoming Beirut’s favorite. On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, we interview Morissa Choueiry, the woman behind Lebanon’s trendy online shop that displays a curated collection of quirky and colorful vintage clothing items. Establishing The Vintage Dealer in 2020, Morissa shares how that year's drastic events shaped her e-business’ development as well as some behind-the-scene challenges that come with marketing her second-hand wardrobe. Apart from shopping, our guest touches upon her first acting role which opens the door on a career she had never considered before. Tune in and find out where Morissa sources her products from and which thrift store she shops at! Want to revamp your closet? Visit The Vintage Dealer on Instagram (@the.vintagedealer) to pick some incredible finds and be sure to follow Morissa (@morissaa) for some extra fashion content. Follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.

On this episode of the Beirut Buzz podcast, our host Lynn meets one of Lebanon’s deepest women!  A freediving champion with two national records, Pamela Saghbini tells you all about what differentiates freediving from other water sports, the life skills it equips you with, and the tough competition she partook in at the time of the interview in Egypt. Getting out of the water and onto the land, our guest who is also a fitness trainer at Champs sports center gives her honest opinion about social media influencers who are not qualified to give fitness advice. Want to know what her favorite cheat meal and swimming locations are? Dive in! You can follow Pamela on Instagram @pamelasaghbini, as well as her sponsor Zwaiz Foundation @zwaizfoundation to stay up-to-date on local athletes’ achievements. Also be sure to follow us for more interesting content, @beirutcityguide on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and Beirut Videos on YouTube. The Beirut Buzz is available on Anchor, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.