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L'Orient-Le Jour
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Georgia Makhlouf, wins inaugural Mediterranean Readers' Prize in Perpignan
Franco-Lebanese author Georgia Makhlouf has won the first-ever Mediterranean Readers' Prize, awarded by the ' Des livres et nous ' (Books and Us) circle at Perpignan's Media Library, for her novel " Pays Amer" (Bitter Country). The result was announced after a vote by readers involved in the initiative, which is organized by the city's librarians. The new award is a participatory offshoot of the prestigious Mediterranean Prize and honors a contemporary work that resonates widely with readers. Makhlouf's novel was praised for the originality and depth of its writing, reflecting the tensions and cultural echoes of the Mediterranean region. "Pays amer" is a work of fiction freely inspired by the life of Marie al-Khazen (1899-1983), the first Lebanese woman photographer. Makhlouf will receive the prize this fall in Perpignan, alongside the other winners of the 2025 Mediterranean Prize. This year's laureates, announced in April, also include another Lebanese author, Carmen Boustani, who won the Mediterranean Essay Prize for " May Ziadé, la passion d'écrire" (May Ziade, a Passion of Writing). Pierre Adrian received the Mediterranean Prize for " Hôtel Roma" (Roma Hotel), Dimitris Sotakis won the Mediterranean Foreign Prize for " Demi-cœur" (Half-heart), Clara Breteau earned the First Novel Prize for " L'avenue de verre" (Glass Avenue), and Olivier Catel received the Spiritualities Prize for " Jérusalem, Un cœur de paix" (Jerusalem, A Heart of Peace).
France 24
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
A cultural stroll through Paris with actor Jacques Gamblin and singer Hiba Tawaji
15:10 From the show This week on Paris des Arts, Valérie Fayolle meets with the talented actor and writer Jacques Gamblin, as he releases his novel "Mère à l'horizon". He takes us to Paris's Centquatre cultural centre, a creative hub popular with art lovers. We also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at Franco-Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji's creative process, as she records a new album. Finally, we shine a spotlight on the paintings of artist Alexandre Bakker.
Asharq Al-Awsat
01-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Syria Signs New 30-year Deal with French Shipping Giant CMA CGM
Syria on Thursday signed a 30-year deal with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM that includes building a new berth at Latakia port and investing another 230 million euros ($260 million) over the course of the partnership, a company official said. Latakia port is Syria's main maritime gateway. CMA CGM began managing Latakia's container terminal in 2009, under now-ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The contract was most recently renewed in October 2024, also under Assad, for 30 more years. After the opposition toppled Assad in December, the new authorities began talks on an amended deal. It was signed on Thursday by officials from the company and from Syria's port authority. "CMA CGM has signed today the concession of the port of Latakia for a 30-year contract. We are committed to modernizing and expanding the terminal to meet growing demand and strengthen supply chains in the region," Joe Dakkak, general manager at CMA CGM LEVANT, told Reuters. Dakkak told local broadcaster Syria TV that the agreement included a 230-million-euro investment, as well as a project to build a new, deeper berth at Latakia in order to increase activity at the port. A person familiar with the deal said CMA CGM would invest 30 million euros in the first year and the rest in the following four years. The person said the berth would be 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) long and 17 meters deep, with advanced infrastructure. CMA CGM is controlled by Franco-Lebanese billionaire Rodolphe Saade and other members of his family, which has roots in Syria. A Syrian source familiar with the negotiations had earlier told Reuters that Syrian authorities had hoped to negotiate a larger share of the revenues than the previous contract as well as a shorter timeframe for the terminal lease.
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Syria signs new 30-year deal with French shipping giant CMA CGM
Syria on Thursday signed a 30-year deal with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM that includes building a new berth at Latakia port and investing another 230 million euros ($260 million) over the course of the partnership, a company official said. Latakia port is Syria's main maritime gateway. CMA CGM began managing Latakia's container terminal in 2009, under now-ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The contract was most recently renewed in October 2024, also under Assad, for 30 more years. After rebels toppled Assad in December, the new authorities began talks on an amended deal. It was signed on Thursday by officials from the company and from Syria's port authority. "CMA CGM has signed today the concession of the port of Latakia for a 30-year contract. We are committed to modernizing and expanding the terminal to meet growing demand and strengthen supply chains in the region," Joe Dakkak, general manager at CMA CGM LEVANT, told Reuters. Dakkak told local broadcaster Syria TV that the agreement included a 230-million-euro investment, as well as a project to build a new, deeper berth at Latakia in order to increase activity at the port. A person familiar with the deal said CMA CGM would invest 30 million euros in the first year and the rest in the following four years. The person said the berth would be 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) long and 17 meters deep, with advanced infrastructure. CMA CGM is controlled by Franco-Lebanese billionaire Rodolphe Saade and other members of his family, which has roots in Syria. A Syrian source familiar with the negotiations had earlier told Reuters that Syrian authorities had hoped to negotiate a larger share of the revenues than the previous contract as well as a shorter timeframe for the terminal lease. ($1 = 0.8845 euros)
Reuters
01-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Syria signs new 30-year deal with French shipping giant CMA CGM
BEIRUT, May 1 (Reuters) - Syria on Thursday signed a 30-year deal with French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM that includes building a new berth at Latakia port and investing another 230 million euros ($260 million) over the course of the partnership, a company official said. Latakia port is Syria's main maritime gateway. CMA CGM began managing Latakia's container terminal in 2009, under now-ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. The contract was most recently renewed in October 2024, also under Assad, for 30 more years. After rebels toppled Assad in December, the new authorities began talks on an amended deal. It was signed on Thursday by officials from the company and from Syria's port authority. "CMA CGM has signed today the concession of the port of Latakia for a 30-year contract. We are committed to modernizing and expanding the terminal to meet growing demand and strengthen supply chains in the region," Joe Dakkak, general manager at CMA CGM LEVANT, told Reuters. Dakkak told local broadcaster Syria TV that the agreement included a 230-million-euro investment, as well as a project to build a new, deeper berth at Latakia in order to increase activity at the port. A person familiar with the deal said CMA CGM would invest 30 million euros in the first year and the rest in the following four years. The person said the berth would be 1.5 kilometres (0.9 miles) long and 17 meters deep, with advanced infrastructure. CMA CGM is controlled by Franco-Lebanese billionaire Rodolphe Saade and other members of his family, which has roots in Syria. A Syrian source familiar with the negotiations had earlier told Reuters that Syrian authorities had hoped to negotiate a larger share of the revenues than the previous contract as well as a shorter timeframe for the terminal lease. ($1 = 0.8845 euros)
