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Beirut's reputation as the party capital of the Middle East, combined with the ongoing political uncertainty that plagues Lebanon makes for a heady mix, the book suggests. It cites major events such as the Beirut International Film Festival and the annual Beirut Marathon as evidence that the city that used to be known as the "Paris of the Middle East" is on its way back to its former glory.

كاطاءر المذبوح يرقص من الالم
or shall I say

ذو العقل يشقى في النعيم بعقله ******* وأخو الجهالة في الشقاوة ينعم