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Salam Sponsors New Initiative: Emphasizes Human Rights and Heritage Accessibility
Beirut: Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salam sponsored the launch of the “Right to Heritage: From International Commitment to Inclusive National Legislation” initiative, organized by the “Silat for Culture” Association at the National Library in Sana…
Award Ceremony Celebrates Youth-Led Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Beirut: On Friday 5 December, the Deputy Head of Mission Victoria Dunne hosted the certificate ceremony for the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge (RDCC), a youth-led initiative that empowers students across Lebanon to design creative, context-sensit…
Army Commander Meets MP Jihad Al-Samad
Beirut: Lebanese Army Commander, General Rodolphe Haykal, on Monday received MP Jihad Al-Samad, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on National Defense, Interior and Municipalities, during a meeting at his office in Yarzeh. Discussions reportedly foc…
Finance Minister Engages with French Treasury Delegation on Financial Reform and Cooperation
Beirut: Minister of Finance, Yassine Jaber, on Tuesday welcomed a delegation from the French Treasury to discuss financial reform and technical cooperation. The delegation was led by Ms. Magali Cesana, Head of the Bilateral Affairs and International B…
Army Chief Broaches Latest Developments in Lebanon and Region with French Presidential Envoy
Beirut: Lebanon’s Army Commander General Rudolph Haykal, on Tuesday welcomed at his Yarzeh office, the special envoy of French President Emmanuel Macron, Jean-Yves Le Drian, at the head of an accompanying delegation, in the presence of French Ambassad…
Finance and Budget Parliamentary Committee Convenes Under Chairmanship of MP Kanaan
Beirut: The Finance and Budget Parliamentary Committee is currently convening under the chairmanship of MP Ibrahim Kanaan. The meeting is attended by Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, focusing on the appropriations of various oversight institutions with…
PM Nawaf Salam Lays Cornerstone for Late Rafic Hariri Public Garden Project: A Step Towards Restoring Beirut’s Environmental Balance and Promoting Green Spaces
Beirut: Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Tuesday patronized an official ceremony laying the cornerstone for the Martyr late Prime Minister Rafik Hariri Public Garden Project, at Beirut’s waterfront area, at the invitation of “Solidere”.
According…
Qatar Foundation Partners with American University of Beirut to Enhance Education and Leadership
Doha: Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education (PUE) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing teachers, strengthening school leadership, and promoting innovation in K-12 educ…
Rahi Meets Qatari Ambassador, Stresses Support For Lebanon
Bkerki: Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi on Tuesday received Qatar’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, at the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerki. During the meeting, Ambassador Al Thani reaffirmed Qatar’s firm sup…
Birds in the Rain: Lebanese Author Rana Hanna Launches Debut Novel in Beirut
Beirut: Following successful launches in London and Nicosia, Lebanese author Rana Hanna officially released her debut novel, “Birds in the Rain” (Bold Story Press), in Beirut during an intimate event held at Syma, L’Atelier de Porcelaine in Achrafieh….
