Revitalizing Beirut’s Culture and Creativity through the BERYT Project Following the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, UNESCO has been at the forefront of efforts to safeguard Lebanon’s heritage, restore educational facilities and revitalize the cultural and creative industries. Culture is at the heart of UNESCO’s mandate, and in times of crisis, it is also a driver of resilience, identity and economic recovery because by protecting culture we protect community. The Beirut Housing Rehabili

The National's Nada Homsi reports from northern Lebanon where recovery efforts continue on a destroyed home where 23 people were killed by an Israeli strike. Read more: https://news.ae/3Nrb6MQ | The National

3.1K views · 10 comments | PM DEFENDS DORIAN RECOVERY EFFORTS Days before the country marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, which ravaged Abaco and parts of Grand Bahama, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is applauding recovery efforts. | Our News Bahamas | Facebook

Rescuers are continuing their desperate search for survivors in Lebanon's capital Beirut as the number of dead in the port city rises to at least 135, with around 5,000 injured following two explosions. | Sky News Australia

Beirut blast survivors lose hope as Lebanon lurches from one crisis to another

LISTEN: Sara Copland, an Australian who worked with the UN in Lebanon, recalls the day her 2-year-old son Isaac was killed in the Beirut blast. Read more: https://arab.news/bm7dx | Arab News