The Cabinet wrapped up its session after approving the explanatory memorandum for the draft law to restructure Lebanon’s banking sector, scheduling another meeting for Friday, and Saturday if needed, to finalize the legislation. Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, said the government had taken an initial step by adopting proposed amendments ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, received journalist Hanaa Hamzeh, founder of the media platform Financial Freedom Today (Fifreedomtoday), on the occasion of her receiving the PublisHer Excellence Award for Innovation. The award was presented in recognition of her pioneering contributions to financial journalism and her efforts in empowering youth and Arab women. Hamzah ... Read More »
Director-General of the Ministry of Information, Dr. Hassan Falha, welcomed head of the Arab Tribes Cultural Forum, Sheikh Talal Al-Daher, for talks focused on the need to highlight the true image of Arab tribes in Lebanon and their national role within society. Discussions reportedly emphasized the importance of dispelling prevailing ... Read More »
Minister of Information Dr. Paul Morcus inaugurated a training workshop on international humanitarian law for journalists, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Lebanese Army at the Fouad Chehab Command and Staff College in Rihanieh. The event brought together journalists from various media ... Read More »
In a notable precedent, newly-appointed Central Bank Governor Karim Saeed visited Information Minister Paul Morcos at his office at Télé Liban in Tallet el-Khayat, following an invitation by Morcos. The meeting was characterized by cordiality and agreement over media cooperation to highlight the needs of the television station and the new phase ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, met in his office with President of the General Labor Confederation, Dr. Bechara Asmar, accompanied by Tele Liban Employees Union President Mirna Chidiac. Following the meeting, Morcos detailed the efforts he has undertaken over the past three weeks to secure the rights of Tele Liban ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, met with Omani Ambassador to Lebanon, Ahmad ben Mohammad al-Saidi, at his office, with whom he discussed bilateral relations, particularly in the media sector, and explored ways to enhance collaboration. The discussions also covered potential support for Tele Liban across various levels. Morcos later received Italian ... Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, wrote on X: “Yesterday, we lost a great figure in media, art, culture, and creativity: Antoine Kerbaj. You have left us in body, but your rich and vibrant legacy remains to inspire us.” Read More »
Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon, Walid Bukhari, met with Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, at his residence in Yarzeh. Discussions reportedly covered Lebanese and regional developments, as well as ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the media sector between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. Read More »
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, met with UNESCO Regional Office Director in Beirut, Costanza Farina, at Tele Liban, accompanied by UNESCO Media and Communication Officer, George Awad, and Head of the Media Literacy Unit, Adeline Houlahan. Discussions focused on ongoing projects between UNESCO and the Ministry of Information, preparations for ... Read More »
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