Lebanon – Saadé Wineries

“We intend to produce the first real Syrian wine: a high-end product positioned internationally, targeting the Syrian Diaspora and seducing Syrian consumers,” said Karim. The Saadé company’s second arm is Greenstones, a real estate company currently developing a project in Beirut’s picturesque Abdel Wahab

Two new wine ventures

Bargylus, the Syrian estate, is located in Jebel al-Ansariyeh, [...]

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Mother Teresa: An Icon in Humanitarianism

The fact that she was a major humanitarian, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and an inspiration to millions worldwide is common knowledge, but there are many more obscure facts about this Albanian nun that might arise in the course of a Mother Teresa Quiz.

For example, did you know why Mother Teresa chose the name, [...]

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Contributions of Ancient Arabian and Egyptian Scientists on Botany and Agriculture

The people living there needed plants to feed their animals.
There are many lexicographers, geographers, travellers and physicians who wrote on plants. One of them was Abü Sa’id ‘Abd al-Malik lbn Quraib al-Asma’i. One of them is on plants and trees. In the preface of this book the author has provided a general discussion on plants. [...]

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