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L'Orient-Le Jour
2 days ago
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
After his forced departure from Beirut Water Office, Jean Gebran defends his record
The former director general of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Office, Jean Gebran, who was dismissed from his position last week, spoke out on Wednesday in a statement about his sidelining the previous week. He stated that his management of the public office was "above reproach" and that the failures to meet citizens' needs were due to a "lack of resources." Last Wednesday, Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi told L'Orient-Le Jour that "the senior official's term ended in 2021 and the measure is purely administrative." However, informed sources told the Al-Markazia agency that this dismissal was related to "his use of the institution to serve his electoral ambitions, after having announced his candidacy in the upcoming parliamentary elections under the banner of the Free Patriotic Movement [FPM] in Jbeil." The same sources specified that the decision was not an act of political retribution but a reform measure, pointing to "the flagrant use of services and hirings in Jbeil and Kesrouan as a form of political clientelism." Gebran is considered close to the Free Patriotic Movement, while Saddi is close to the Lebanese Forces (LF), the FPM's political rival on the Christian scene. Before Saddi's appointment, the Energy Ministry had been headed by Aounist ministers since 2008. In his statement, Gebran said he "expected thanks only from the faithful and the innocent, and not from officials incapable of distinguishing between development and politics." Dismissed from his position by the Parliament and placed at the disposal of Minister Saddi, he thanked "all those with whom I had the honor to work within this administration, especially during the most difficult periods." He further said, "I forgive all those who doubted me, openly or in secret, because I excuse them: They do not know the truth." Affirming that his management of the administration had been "irreproachable over the past seven years," he "apologized to the citizens whose needs I was unable to meet, not out of negligence on my part, but for lack of available resources." In recent years, the Lebanese public administration has suffered from repeated political crises, a presidential vacancy that lasted from October 2022 to January 2025, and economic collapse, which, due to the sharp depreciation of the national currency, has significantly eroded salaries. Water supply is regularly cut off or rationed in Beirut, often due to power outages preventing the operation of the Office's pumps.
Daily News Egypt
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Edita Food Industries Hosts Minister of Labor Mohamed Gebran at E07 Facility in 6th of October City
Edita Food Industries, a leading player in Egypt's packaged snack food market, welcomed Minister of Labor H.E. Mohamed Gebran for an official visit to its E07 production facility in Polaris Industrial Park, 6th of October City. The Minister was received by Eng. Ahmed Samy, CEO of Edita Food Industries – Snacking and Bakery Business Unit, and toured the facility's production lines, learning about the company's operational capabilities and workforce development initiatives. During the visit, Gebran delivered a seminar to employees outlining key provisions of Egypt's new labor law, highlighting its benefits for both workers and employers. He encouraged staff to maintain excellence and pursue professional growth. The visit also saw Gebran and Samy present graduation certificates to six employees who completed hands-on training across production, maintenance, warehousing, and administration. The graduates were selected from 150 Edita staff members who participated in the program. Samy emphasized Edita's ongoing investment in employee training, workplace safety, and well-being, noting that in 2024 the company delivered over 32,000 training hours to more than 5,000 employees. Training programs cover communication skills, occupational safety, manufacturing quality, and key safety procedures such as energy isolation, manual handling, and machinery safety. The company has also upgraded its facilities with advanced safety features and workflow digitalization, introducing handheld devices that have improved reporting accuracy and saved more than 500,000 paper sheets annually. The E07 facility, operational since 2012, spans a built-up area of 30,500 sqm on a total land area of 50,000 sqm. It houses two production halls with 10 of the company's 37 production lines, producing croissants, cakes, wafers, and rusks. All seven of Edita's production sites are certified to international food safety and manufacturing standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, and Halal certification.
L'Orient-Le Jour
07-08-2025
- Business
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Director of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Authority dismissed from office
The director general of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Authority, Jean Gebran, was dismissed from his position by the government and placed at the disposal of the Minister of Energy and Water, Joe Saddi, the latter told L'Orient-Le Jour on Wednesday. "Gebran's term ended in 2021. Since then, he had been handling day-to-day management," Saddi explained, pointing out that the board of directors' term at the institution had also expired. "Unfortunately, this kind of situation is common in the administration." When asked about immediate measures, the minister stated that "the most senior official in the hierarchy will serve as interim head of the office." He also announced his intention to soon submit to the Administrative Development Ministry and the Civil Service the list of required qualifications for the role, so that a call for applications may be launched "as soon as possible." He also expressed the wish to see a new board of directors appointed as soon as possible. Contacted by L'Orient-Le Jour, Gebran did not respond. In recent years, the Lebanese public administration has suffered from repeated political crises, the presidential vacancy, which lasted from October 2022 to January 2025, and the economic collapse, which, due to the sharp depreciation of the national currency, has greatly eroded salaries in the public sector.
L'Orient-Le Jour
06-08-2025
- Business
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Authority director removed from post
BEIRUT — The director-general of the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Water Authority, Jean Gebran, was removed from his position by Cabinet and placed at the disposal of Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi, the latter said on Wednesday. "Mr. Gebran's term ended in 2021," Saddi told L'Orient Today. "Since then, he has been handling day-to-day business." The institution's board of directors' term has also expired, Saddi explained. "This kind of situation is unfortunately common in the administration." "The most senior official in the hierarchy will serve as acting head of the office," the minister said. Saddi intends to submit a list of qualifications required for the position to the Ministry of Administrative Development and the Civil Service shortly, so that applications can be called for "as soon as possible." He also expressed hope that a new board of directors would be appointed as quickly as possible. Gebran did not respond to L'Orient Today's requests for comment. In recent years, the Lebanese public administration has suffered from endemic corruption, recurring political crises, a presidential vacancy (from October 2022 to January 2025) and economic collapse, which, due to the sharp depreciation of the national currency, has severely eroded salaries in the public sector.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-06-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Labor Minister meets Egyptian Workers in Serbia
Taarek Refaat Minister of Labor Mohamed Gebran concluded his visit to Serbia on Saturday with a visit to Agrovida, one of the largest labor recruitment companies in Serbia. The minister was received by the company's director, Felicia Stamatovic. Minister Gebran also visited Egyptian workers at their work sites. Gebran assured the workers that they are envoys to their countries abroad, and that communication channels are open with them at all times. He explained that he was keen to meet with them and check on their well-being as part of his ongoing monitoring of the conditions of Egyptian workers abroad. Minister of Labor: Plan for electronic linkage between Egypt and Serbia to facilitate labor mobility. Minister of Labor: Plan for electronic linkage between Egypt and Serbia to facilitate labor mobility. In a meeting with the company director to open new markets in the fields of construction, building, and agriculture, the Minister affirmed the Ministry's readiness to provide the skilled and trained Egyptian cadres the company needs in the future. He reviewed the efforts and plans for training and professional testing, as well as the skills possessed by Egyptian workers. For his part, the company director praised the skill level of Egyptian workers, appreciating the Minister's visit, which carried many messages to motivate workers to work and produce. He also emphasized the importance of the discussions with the Minister, which resulted in the development of a plan to recruit new Egyptian workers. During the coming period. Minister Gebran began his visit to Serbia yesterday, Friday, in the presence of Ambassador Basil Salah, Egypt's Ambassador to Belgrade, and Ibrahim Hamza El Sheikh, Deputy Ambassador. During the visit, he held meetings with the Minister of Labor, the Minister of Interior, the President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Director of the Serbian National Employment Agency. The aim was to activate cooperation and open the Serbian labor market to trained Egyptian workers. This is in line with the agreements and memoranda of cooperation signed last July by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, particularly in the field of labor and employment. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
