Qifa Nabki
News and commentary from the Levant
Cedar Island
Is Cedar Island A Hoax?
The more time one spends on the website of Noor Holding, the firm that is allegedly developing Cedar Island, the more one begins to get the creeping suspicion that this is one of the most brilliant hoaxes pulled off in recent memory. After all, their other projects include “Canadian Town”, a luxury full-service residence town … Continue reading
Stop Cedar Island! Stop Cedar Island! Stop Cedar Island! Stop Cedar Island! Stop Cedar Island!
Once upon a time, I would scoff at those who suggested that Lebanon was becoming an appendage of the gaudy, godless Gulf. I’d roll my eyes as shrill Lebanese communists whined about Solidere, bitter Christians accused Hariri of confiscating Lebanon for the Sunnis, and hypocritical socialites complained about Khaleeji tourists, while making money hand over … Continue reading
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