{"id":783778,"date":"2026-10-12T14:17:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=783778"},"modified":"2026-10-12T14:17:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T14:17:31","slug":"the-blind-spark-launches-the-mena-regions-first-speed-dating-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/783778\/the-blind-spark-launches-the-mena-regions-first-speed-dating-website\/","title":{"rendered":"The Blind Spark Launches the MENA Region&#8217;s First Speed Dating Website"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"I&#039;m looking for romantic spots for a date\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Looking for date spots?\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Looking for date spots?        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tired of the apps? Yeah, same.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Blind Spark<\/strong> is making us excited about dating again with their launch of the MENA region&#8217;s first speed dating website, so here&#8217;s how it works, how to sign up, and what you should know before giving it a shot.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783834\" style=\"width:506px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-767x511.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder-599x399.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tinder.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-f-ck-the-dating-apps\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">F*ck the dating apps<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why is dating culture still a taboo when everyone does it? Regardless of whether you&#8217;re dating to marry, have fun, or meet new people, there seems to be a lot of negativity around the simple and very human act of dating. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adam Zaydan, the young Lebanese entrepreneur behind The Blind Spark, wanted to bring back the excitement of meeting someone new without the usual swiping, profile-stalking, and pressure to make a good first impression. The concept puts conversation first, giving singles a chance to connect before they know what the other person looks like.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-what-happens-during-the-blind-spark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What happens during The Blind Spark?<\/strong><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four dates, a series of table rotations, and absolutely no swiping involved. Unlike traditional dating apps that are passive and entirely superficial, you&#8217;ll meet your dates face-to-face and get to know them through conversation before seeing what they look like. When the time is up, you move on to the next table and start a new conversation.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <h3 id=\"h-how-to-register\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-how-to-register1-head-to-the-blind-spark-s-website-and-enter-your-full-name-email-address-age-gender-instagram-handle-and-phone-number\">1. Head to The Blind Spark&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/theblindspark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> and enter your personal information. You&#8217;ll be asked to describe your type, choose the age range you&#8217;d like to meet, and introduce yourself. You also upload a photo, but don&#8217;t worry. The photo will not be shared with your date. The point is to connect in person.<\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783822\" style=\"width:487px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_844795431_17909762616552570_4227114034850957133_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. After you finish signing up, you&#8217;ll receive an approval via email. Once you log in, you can get access to your table rotations. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783825\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_842206203_17909762607552570_3467912553998510126_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. You&#8217;ll actually be going on four dates, going from one table to the other after time runs out. Their professional matchmaking system actually analyzes all the information you put in to find the perfect matches for you.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n-768x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783828\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500038246768148;width:516px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_843048626_17909762694552570_8113561425910589091_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. After the event is over, you can login to your account and choose who you&#8217;d like to match with based on how much you enjoyed your speed dates. <\/p>    <ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-783831\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500053854936344;width:512px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n-768x1024-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/SaveClip.me_846964918_17909762631552570_704182808407195346_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dating doesn&#8217;t have to start with the perfect profile, a clever opening line, or hours of trying to figure someone out through a screen. Anonymity is a big part of The Blind Spark&#8217;s approach, too. Your identity is revealed in person, giving you the chance to connect through conversation before appearances enter the picture. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re so tired of dating apps that we&#8217;d honestly love to do it the old-fashioned way. Want to join the waitlist? Click <a href=\"https:\/\/theblindspark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. 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