Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel-Samad Najd, cabled this morning her Jordanian countepart, Sakher Marwan Dudin, in wake of the coup attempt in Jordan earlier this week, confirming Lebanon’s support. In turn, Dudin thanked Abdel-Samad and the Lebanese for supporting his country, stressing that Jordan will always be a bulwark ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Submits To Constitutional Council Statement Of Financial Disclosure
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd,, on Wednesday presented to the President of the Constitutional Council, Judge Tannous Mishleb, a statement of financial disclosure, in accordance with Law No. 189 of October 16, 2020, related to illicit enrichment, based on the principle of integrity and the foundations of transparency. ... Read More »
Abdel Samad: Ministry Of Information Committed To Development And Restructring
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, tweeted this Wednesday: “We, in the Ministry of Information, are committed to development and restructuring by moving the traditional state media system towards an integrated public media, activating a modern law on media and communication, enhancing transparency and the right of access to ... Read More »
Abdel Samad: Media Excluded From Curfew
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Thursday tweeted via her Twitter account: “Media outlets are excluded from the curfew decision scheduled for this weekend during the Easter holiday. I wish blessed holidays for all, with the hope that the Christmas and New Year scenario, which witnessed ... Read More »
Information Minister Issues Circular On 2022 Budget
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd,, on Wednesday issued a circular related to the 2022 Budget, in which she called for taking into account- while drafting the new budget- the state of austerity that the country is passing through and the situation that requires solidarity to face the emerging unprecedented financial, economic, ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Welcomes International Organization Of The Francophonie Delegation, Tackles Possible Relaunching Of Canal 9
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, received on Wednesday at her office in the ministry, the advisor to the Secretary-General of the International Organization of the Francophonie, Vanessa Lamot, and the personal representative of the President of the Republic to the organization, Jarjoura Hardan, in the presence of the ... Read More »
Abdel Samad on media’s role in developing professional service: Absolute transparency is one of the most important methods leading to reform
Caretaker Information Minister, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, emphasized today that “absolute transparency” is one of the most important ways towards reform, adding that a successful politician is one who works on three things, namely to always tell the truth, maintain a clean hand, and work on achieving reforms. Abdel ... Read More »
Information Minister: We Have Not Received Any Letter From The Poplar Movement, Our Doors Are Open To Everyone To Convey The Truth
Caretaker Information Minister, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, issued a statement this afternoon, in which she indicated that, “groups of the popular movement announced today through the media that they are heading to the Ministry of Information to deliver to the Minister of Information a letter with their demands; however, no ... Read More »
Abdel Samad During An LAU Lecture On Freedom Of Expression, Role Of Women In Leadership: To Uphold An Inclusive National Identity That Re-entrenches The Principles Of Equality
Caretaker Information Minister, Dr. Manal Abdel-Samad Najd, participated last Thursday in a lecture organized by the Lebanese American University in Beirut (LAU), entitled “Freedom of expression and the role of women in leadership”, in the presence of LAU Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Dr. Imad Salamey, and a ... Read More »
Information And Industry Ministers Launch Campaign To Support Lebanese Industry
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, and Caretaker Minister of Industry, Imad Huballah, on Friday held a joint press conference at the Ministry of Information, to launch a media campaign in support of the Lebanese industry, under the headline: “Industry supports Lebanon.” Attending the meeting were: ... Read More »