Anthony Rahayel

I'm a passionate Lebanese, a dental surgeon and implants specialist by profession, a professional photographer with fifteen years of experience, an advocate of great food, a hospitality blogger, a YouTuber, content creator, social media influencer, published author, a google local guide, marketing expert, and TV host. My one goal is to be a people connector and spread happiness through food, hospitality, and tourism. I travel the World, creating content to connect culture.&nbsp;I founded Lebanon's street food market "Souk el Akel” in 2015, and lately, in 2022 “MadebyNature”, Lebanon’s hub of positivity and hope. Among the many achievements in the past decade, I won "World Street Food Blogger of 2019" and "World Best Food Account of 2020" in Cannes, France.Since 2012, I've made it my goal to uncover Lebanon's natural and authentic face, a little different from the one that makes international headlines. I seek to broadcast the Arab world that is full of life, passion, and vitality by showing the people of Lebanon and the region who produce, create, and believe. I believe in "Le2metna Btejma3na." - Food unites.&nbsp;Traveling across Lebanon, Qatar, UAE, Middle East, USA, Australia, Canada and other parts of the world, I aim to find forgotten heroes, connect cultures, uncover hidden gems, document the rich heritage of countries, empower people, discover food artisans, and invite youth to connect to their roots.&nbsp;Education<ul><li>Bachelor in Dental Sciences (Lebanese University)</li><li>Doctor in Dental Surgery &amp; Implants (Université St. Joseph. Beirut)</li><li>Expert in Dental Lasers (The University of Bordeaux)&nbsp;</li><li>Hypnotherapist (Ecole Centrale D’Hypnose de Paris)</li></ul>Professional Activities (current)<ul><li>Mechwar: A weekly TV show on MTV Television, Lebanon</li><li>Samoun w Zaatar: A weekly show on Al Sumaria Television, Iraq</li><li>F&amp;B, Marketing &amp; Digital Transformation consultant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahayel/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahayel/</a></li><li>"MadeByNature," The world's biggest Mouneh shop. An establishment of hope, positivity, and Lebanese talents. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madebynature.lb/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/madebynature.lb/</a></li><li>Member; National Board of The Lebanese Artisans (Maison de L'Artisan)</li><li>USAid Lebanon: Media, Marketing, and Tourism Consultant</li></ul>Professional Resume<ul><li>Co-Founder of Beirut Night Life in 2002&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.beirutnightlife.com</a></li><li>Created NoGarlicNoOnions food blog in 2012:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com</a></li><li>Published thousands of restaurant reviews around the world:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/location/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/location/</a></li><li>Published a great photography book in 2012&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/blebanon-night-secrets-uncovered-a-unique-book-about-vibrant-lebanon/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/blebanon-night-secrets-uncovered-a-unique-book-about-vibrant-lebanon/</a></li><li>THE BOX of Goodies launched in 2015:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/category/The-Box/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/category/The-Box/</a></li><li>Souk el Akel, the Middle East First Street food market, launched in 2015&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/category/Soukelakel/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/category/Soukelakel/</a></li><li>The Foodies Trail launched in 2016:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/tripoli-the-foodies-trail-book-your-tour-today" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.nogarlicnoonions.com/tripoli-the-foodies-trail-book-your-tour-today</a></li><li>Content Creator with 2 videos published daily on my YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/rahayel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/rahayel</a></li></ul>Trainings and NGO work<ul><li>Coordinator with Rural Delights Cooperative since 2014</li><li>Consultant &amp; Marketing strategist on several USAID projects since 2015</li><li>Projects trainings and marketing with &nbsp;AFDC since 2019</li><li>Implementing partner of the USAID PSL project in Lebanon since 2021</li><li>Trusted partner with RMF since 2016</li><li>Training, marketing and implementation partner with several local NGOs in Lebanon</li></ul>Online Presence: 3,000,000 weekly reach<ul><li>NoGarlicNoOnions with its food blog (5,000 articles to date)</li><li>Youtube channel (600,000 subscribers &amp; 5,000 videos published). An average of 140,000 video views per day</li><li>Instagram account (430,000 followers &amp; 38,000 photos published).</li><li>Google maps (1,6 billion reviews views, 1,6 billion photo views &amp; 200,000 contributions)</li><li>Facebook page (180,000 followers)</li><li>TikTok account (500,000 followers)</li><li>Reach and Views: 15% USA, 15% Australia, 30% Europe, 20% Middle East, 10% Lebanon, 10% World</li></ul>Social media links<ul><li>YOUTUBE: <a href="http://www.YouTube.com/rahayel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.YouTube.com/rahayel</a></li><li>FACEBOOK: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nogarlicnoonions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/nogarlicnoonions</a></li><li>INSTAGRAM: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/nogarlicnoonions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.instagram.com/nogarlicnoonions</a></li><li>TWITTER: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/nogarlicnoonion" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">http://www.twitter.com/nogarlicnoonion</a></li><li>TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nogarlicnoonions" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@nogarlicnoonions</a></li></ul>Where to find me:<ul><li>NoGarlicNoOnions Office Beirut: <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9R6KjqwJHS7GUq659" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://goo.gl/maps/9R6KjqwJHS7GUq659</a></li></ul>Other Awards:<ol><li>Best Food Blogger Award at the Beirut International Awards Festival (2014)</li><li>Best Social Media Presence Award at the Beirut International Awards Festival (2015)</li><li>Best Hospitality Blog at the Lebanon Web Awards (2016)</li><li>Best Social Media Influencer at the Beirut International Awards Festival (2017)</li><li>Best Food Influencer at the Arab Social Media Awards (2019)</li></ol>

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<li>Proudly support NGNO's Mission to Promote Lebanon</li>
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<li>Editing amazing videos about Lebanon</li>
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YOU WILL HELP ME:
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<li>Proudly support NGNO's Mission to Promote Lebanon</li>
<li>Promoting Lebanese Heroes around the Villages</li>
<li>Updating Google Maps with all special addresses and Hidden Gems</li>
<li>Editing amazing videos about Lebanon</li>
</ul>
 
YOU WILL GET:
<ul>
<li>Exclusive Behind The Scenes</li>
<li>Meet and Greet Once a Year</li>
<li>Part of the Annual NGNO Mechwar around Lebanon with Anthony, once a Year</li>
<li>Direct Messaging for personalized recommendations</li>
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YOU WILL HELP ME:
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<li>Proudly support NGNO's Mission to Promote Lebanon</li>
<li>Promoting Lebanese Heroes around the Villages</li>
<li>Updating Google Maps with all special addresses and Hidden Gems</li>
<li>Editing amazing videos about Lebanon</li>
<li>Supporting the mission and leaving a mark, Lebanon will remember for life.</li>
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YOU WILL GET:
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<li>Exclusive Behind The Scenes</li>
<li>Meet and Greet Once a Year</li>
<li>Part of the Annual NGNO Mechwar around Lebanon with Anthony, once a Year</li>
<li>Direct Messaging for personalized recommendations</li>
<li>Name in Video Credits, Once a Month</li>
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