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National News
24-04-2025
- General
- National News
Culture Minister adds Rashid Karami International Fair to Lebanon's historic buildings list
NNA - Following its inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage List, Minister of Culture Dr. Ghassan Salamé on Thursday issued a decree officially placing the Rashid Karami International Fair on Lebanon's General Inventory of Historic Buildings, recognizing its exceptional architectural, historical, urban, and cultural significance. The decision affirms the fairground's national importance and provides it with an additional layer of protection under Lebanese heritage law. "No modifications to the current state of the Fair may be undertaken without prior approval from the Directorate General of Antiquities, including any proposed works or materials intended for use," the decree stipulates. ================R.H.
National News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
NNA - Time Topic 10:00 am Minister of Culture, Dr. Ghassan Salameh, begins an inspection tour of Tripoli: • Visit to Tripoli Citadel • Tour of the on-site museum and the Museum of North Lebanon and Akkar • Presentation of the Tripoli Citadel restoration project 11:00 AM – City tour including visits to: • Khan Al-Askar • Hammam Izzeddine • Historic buildings surrounding the citadel • Riverbank area • Hammam Al-Nouri and its surroundings 1:30 PM – Visit to the Order of Engineers: • Presentation of the 'Historic City Assessment' project • Certificate distribution ceremony for project participants • Lunch hosted by the Order of Engineers 5:00 PM – Meeting with Akram Aouadé, Director General of the Rashid Karami International Fair • Visit to the Rashid Karami International Fairgrounds *************** 10:30 am Press conference on 'The Syrian Displacement Crisis in Lebanon,' hosted by Bishop Antoine Nabil Andari, in collaboration with the National Thinking Forum, on the occasion of the release of Dr. Ali Faour's book 'The Syrian Displacement Crisis: Crisis Management and Its Risks in Lebanon.' Venue: Catholic Information Center – Jal El Dib – Bishop Roland Abou Jaoudeh Hall 11:00 am Meeting of the Council of Muftis in Lebanon, chaired by Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, at Dar Al-Fatwa, to discuss Islamic and national affairs. 11:00 am Parliamentary session: The Education, Higher Education and Culture Committee, chaired by MP Hassan Mrad, convenes to discuss: • A draft law amending certain provisions of Law No. 32 dated 4/3/2022 • Conditions for granting administrative compensation to public school principals • Issues related to contracted teachers and trainers in public schools and the Lebanese University • Status of Syrian students and completion of the academic year Venue: Parliament offices – Education Committee Room – 1st floor ********************* 11:30 am Press conference by Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury presenting: • Administrative realities at the Ministry • Reform workshops underway Venue: Ministry of Industry – 9th floor 12:00 pm Minister of Information, Lawyer Paul Morcos, receives students from Université La Sagesse in his office at the ministry 4:30 pm Minister Morcos visits AUST University in Ashrafieh • Reception by University President Dr. Riad Sakr, deans, and faculty • Tribute by the university administration • Meeting with students • Recorded interview with journalist Dany Haddad and an AUST alumna, to be shared on the university's digital platforms 12:00 pm Energy expert Rudy Baroudi signs his new book at Pierre Abou Khater Hall, Notre Dame University – Zouk Mosbeh • All proceeds from book sales will go toward supporting NDU students 4:30 pm The Lebanese Engineers Union holds a discussion session for engineers running for municipal council positions (as presidents or members) • Session focuses on the role of engineers in municipalities, promoting cooperation for development and sustainability Venue: Engineers' House – Bir Hassan – Beirut 5:00 pm Tribute seminar in honor of the late thinker and author Dr. Jamil Jabbour, organized by Lions Club Yarzeh, led by Amal Chbeir, under the coordination of Dr. Salwa El-Khalil El-Amin • In attendance: Former President of the Supreme Judicial Council and State Council, Judge Dr. Ghaleb Ghanem Venue: Lions Khair Center – Sin El Fil – Culture Street – opposite Fattal 7:00 pm The three Armenian political parties mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide under the theme: 'No to Continued Genocide' Venue: Martyrs' Square – Beirut =======R.H.
National News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
Wednesday, April 22, 2025
NNA - Time Topic 10:00 am Minister of Culture, Dr. Ghassan Salameh, begins an inspection tour of Tripoli: • Visit to Tripoli Citadel • Tour of the on-site museum and the Museum of North Lebanon and Akkar • Presentation of the Tripoli Citadel restoration project 11:00 AM – City tour including visits to: • Khan Al-Askar • Hammam Izzeddine • Historic buildings surrounding the citadel • Riverbank area • Hammam Al-Nouri and its surroundings 1:30 PM – Visit to the Order of Engineers: • Presentation of the 'Historic City Assessment' project • Certificate distribution ceremony for project participants • Lunch hosted by the Order of Engineers 5:00 PM – Meeting with Akram Aouadé, Director General of the Rashid Karami International Fair • Visit to the Rashid Karami International Fairgrounds *************** 10:30 am Press conference on 'The Syrian Displacement Crisis in Lebanon,' hosted by Bishop Antoine Nabil Andari, in collaboration with the National Thinking Forum, on the occasion of the release of Dr. Ali Faour's book 'The Syrian Displacement Crisis: Crisis Management and Its Risks in Lebanon.' Venue: Catholic Information Center – Jal El Dib – Bishop Roland Abou Jaoudeh Hall 11:00 am Meeting of the Council of Muftis in Lebanon, chaired by Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, at Dar Al-Fatwa, to discuss Islamic and national affairs. 11:00 am Parliamentary session: The Education, Higher Education and Culture Committee, chaired by MP Hassan Mrad, convenes to discuss: • A draft law amending certain provisions of Law No. 32 dated 4/3/2022 • Conditions for granting administrative compensation to public school principals • Issues related to contracted teachers and trainers in public schools and the Lebanese University • Status of Syrian students and completion of the academic year Venue: Parliament offices – Education Committee Room – 1st floor ********************* 11:30 am Press conference by Minister of Industry Joe Issa El-Khoury presenting: • Administrative realities at the Ministry • Reform workshops underway Venue: Ministry of Industry – 9th floor 12:00 pm Minister of Information, Lawyer Paul Morcos, receives students from Université La Sagesse in his office at the ministry 4:30 pm Minister Morcos visits AUST University in Ashrafieh • Reception by University President Dr. Riad Sakr, deans, and faculty • Tribute by the university administration • Meeting with students • Recorded interview with journalist Dany Haddad and an AUST alumna, to be shared on the university's digital platforms 12:00 pm Energy expert Rudy Baroudi signs his new book at Pierre Abou Khater Hall, Notre Dame University – Zouk Mosbeh • All proceeds from book sales will go toward supporting NDU students 4:30 pm The Lebanese Engineers Union holds a discussion session for engineers running for municipal council positions (as presidents or members) • Session focuses on the role of engineers in municipalities, promoting cooperation for development and sustainability Venue: Engineers' House – Bir Hassan – Beirut 5:00 pm Tribute seminar in honor of the late thinker and author Dr. Jamil Jabbour, organized by Lions Club Yarzeh, led by Amal Chbeir, under the coordination of Dr. Salwa El-Khalil El-Amin • In attendance: Former President of the Supreme Judicial Council and State Council, Judge Dr. Ghaleb Ghanem Venue: Lions Khair Center – Sin El Fil – Culture Street – opposite Fattal 7:00 pm The three Armenian political parties mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide under the theme: 'No to Continued Genocide' Venue: Martyrs' Square – Beirut =======R.H.
National News
10-04-2025
- Business
- National News
President Joseph Aoun meets National Moderation bloc delegation, MP Ashraf Rifi, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace delegation, Lebanese Businessmen and Businesswomen Association delegation
NNA - President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, affirmed that "municipal elections will be held as scheduled," praising "the full cooperation and harmony with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, regarding the appointments, laws, and decrees that will be issued within the framework of an unprecedented partnership." President Aoun also revealed that "the government has accomplished many dossiers in six weeks," expressing great optimism "about resolving a number of political and economic issues." As for Hezbollah's weapons, President Aoun noted that the Party "has shown great flexibility in the issue of cooperation according to a specific timetable plan," and he is optimistic that "the party's positivity must be met with positivity and understanding of the new reality the country is experiencing." President Aoun's remarks were relayed by MP Sajih Attieh, who visited him this morning at Baabda Palace, with a delegation from the National Moderation parliamentary bloc, including Mohammad Suleiman, Walid Baarini, Ahmad Kheir, Abdul Aziz Al-Samad, and Ahmad Rustom. The discussion reportedly addressed a number of developmental issues related to the Akkar region and North Lebanon, as well as the rehabilitation of the three crossings destroyed by Israel during its recent war on Lebanon, and an array of political and economic issues. President Aoun also received MP Major General Ashraf Rifi, who said after the meeting that he discussed with the President of the Republic the general situation and needs of the northern region, especially "the necessity of operating the suspended facilities, including Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, the IPC refinery in Deir Ammar, the Rashid Karami International Fair in Tripoli, the special economic zone, the railways, and the reconstruction of the industrial zone." President Aoun then received a delegation from the Lebanese Businessmen and Businesswomen Association, headed by Nicolas Bou Khater, who congratulated the President on his election and praised his stances and the goals he set for reviving Lebanon. The President later received the Vice President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, former Minister Dr. Marwan Muasher, and the Organization's Regional Director for the Middle East, Dr. Maha Yahya. The delegation briefed President Aoun on the foundation's work and the studies it conducts on various political, developmental, economic, and educational topics.
