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LBCI
30-04-2025
- General
- LBCI
Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami says official exams to begin July 9, no optional subjects
Lebanese Education Minister Rima Karami announced Wednesday that official high school exams will begin on July 9 and span five days, with the academic year extended until June 13 to ensure sufficient instructional time. Speaking at a press conference, Karami confirmed that adjustments have been made to the content of several subjects based on their relevance to the official certificate. However, she said there will be no optional subjects, as the current conditions support all candidates. Karami emphasized that the educational decisions resulted from thorough studies, focusing on the level of material covered in each subject. She added that all necessary material and logistical requirements have been secured to ensure the exams proceed smoothly.
Shafaq News
16-04-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Beyond state lines: Iran's Ilam calls for cooperation with Karbala
Shafaq News/ The governor of Iran's Ilam province on Wednesday called for enhanced cooperation with Iraq's Karbala, with a focus on boosting religious tourism and mutual investment. During a meeting with local officials in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, Ilam Governor Ahmad Karami advocated for the activation of "border diplomacy" to complement formal state-level relations, highlighting Ilam's 430-kilometre shared border with Iraq and its significance as a 'key transit point' for religious pilgrims. Karami proposed the establishment of joint committees across sectors including health, agriculture, science, and tourism. He also extended an invitation to Iraqi investors to pursue development projects within Ilam province. Furthermore, he suggested the creation of a dedicated follow-up committee to ensure the implementation of bilateral agreements between the two provinces. The Governor of Karbala welcomed the proposals, stating the city's support for the construction of a railway line connecting Karbala and Ilam to facilitate the movement of pilgrims.
National News
11-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Minister Karami discusses educational projects with high-level German government delegation
NNA - Minister of National Education and Higher Education, Dr. Leila Karami, on Friday met with a high-level German government delegation, headed by German Ambassador to Lebanon, Kurt Georg Stoeckl-Stillfried, accompanied by senior diplomats from the Embassy. The delegation was also accompanied by Representatives of the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the German Development Bank (KFW). The delegation is on an official mission to review the projects being implemented in cooperation with these German governmental institutions, and to be briefed about the priorities needed by the Education Ministry. Minister Karami welcomed the Ambassador and the delegation, thanking the German side for its support for education in Lebanon under all circumstances, especially during crises and wars. Karami also emphasized that "Germany is one of the major donor countries, whether directly or through the European Union and international organizations." The Minister briefed the delegation on the urgent priorities needed by the ministry to carry out its duties.
LBCI
19-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Education minister discusses official exam preparations, proposes canceling Brevet exams
As part of preparations for the official exams, Education Minister Rima Karami held a series of administrative and educational meetings on Wednesday. The meetings reviewed administrative, educational, and logistical preparations for the official Lebanese Baccalaureate exams in all four tracks, scheduled for the last week of June. The minister stated that she had submitted a draft decree to the Cabinet requesting approval to cancel this year's official exams for the Brevet certificate and replace them with school-based exams. She noted that the proposal has been referred to the State Shura Council before being presented to the Cabinet for a final decision. Karami emphasized that it is up to the Cabinet to approve or reject the proposal. She urged both administrators and students to continue their preparations for the exams, stressing their importance as a national assessment tool. She also pointed out that the curriculum development project will include improvements to evaluation and assessment methods, adopting a competency-based approach.
LBCI
19-02-2025
- Climate
- LBCI
Lebanon's education minister issues guidance on school schedules amid upcoming storm
Education Minister Rima Karami issued a directive regarding school schedules in both public and private institutions, including technical schools, during the polar storm "Adam," which is set to impact Lebanon. According to the meteorological department, Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean will gradually come under the influence of the storm, bringing cold air masses and a significant drop in temperatures. The storm is expected to intensify on the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, and gradually subside by the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Given that weather conditions will vary across regions, Karami instructed school principals to determine attendance policies based on local conditions, prioritizing public safety and ensuring that students and staff can safely commute during the storm's duration.
