Carataker Minister of Information, Ziad Al-Makary, patronized a cerrmony organized by the Kamel Youssef Jaber Cultural and Social Center in Nabatiyeh and the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association in honor of the President of “Cedars Art Production” Company – Sabah Brothers, film producer Sadiq Anwar Al-Sabah.
The reception was attended alongside Minister Makary by Caretaker Industry Minister George Boushkian, MPs Hani Qobeissi, Michel Moussa, Abdel Rahman Al-Bizri, Ali Osseiran, former Deputy Yassin Jaber, Governor of Nabatiyeh Hassan Fakih, former Director General of Public Security Major General Abbas Ibrahim, and several other prominent figures and officials.
In his word during the reception, Minister Makary praised the valuable contributions made by Al-Sabah in favor of the Lebanese drama by “restoring its brilliance, rendering it an industry and succeeding in chronicling a beautiful memory of his homeland.”
He added: “We gather today in Nabatiyeh in this cultural edifice – the Kamel Youssef Jaber Cultural and Social Center, at the kind invitation of former minister and deputy Yassin Jaber, to honor a great man from Lebanon who drew from his authentic city openness, depth, steadfastness and deep roots, and from his ancient family, achievements, successes, manifestations, and creations…”
Makary continued to appreciate the honored Al-Sabah’s prominent stature, value and being a role model, adding, “He is a kind person with a pure of heart…He spares no effort in serving Lebanon in its vastness…crossing regions, sects and hearts…He has crossed the borders of Lebanon to the Arab world, and from it to humanity….”
Marking Al-Sabah’s many virtues and considering him as one of Lebanon’s flags, Makary deemed that it would only be right to raise his name as a flag on one of the streets of Lebanon, saying, “How beautiful it is for a person to be honored in his hometown, among his family, friends and admirers.”
NNA