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 »
Morcos Welcomes Hanaa Hamzah, Winner of PublisHer Excellence Award for Innovation
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 »
Falha Meets Al-Daher, Stresses Role of Media in Correcting Misconceptions
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 Morcus Opens ICRC Training on War Reporting and Humanitarian Law
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 »
Saeed Accepts Invitation by Morcos to Visit & Assess Needs of Tele-Liban, Information Ministry
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 »
Morcos at ARCAD Lebanon Launch: Lebanon Can Reclaim its Role as a Regional Medical Hub
Minister of Information Paul Morcos took part in the official launch of ARCAD–Lebanon Academy, during an iftar hosted by Dr. Antoine Maalouf, Chairman and General Director of the French Levant Hospital, in honor of Professor Jacques Marescaux, founder of ARCAD. In his remarks, Morcos hailed the initiative as a pivotal ... Read More »
Minister of Information: Télé Liban is a Private Company and its Appointments are not Subject to Administrative Mechanisms
The office of Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, issued the following statement: “The Minister of Information would like to clarify to the public that proposing names to the board of directors of Tele Liban falls within the minister’s powers under the law, noting that the final decision rests with ... Read More »
Morcos Explores Media Cooperation with UN, Turkish Ambassador
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, met with UN Women Representative in Lebanon, Gielan Elmessiri, accompanied by Yara Nassar and Maharat Foundation Executive Director Rola Mikhael. The introductory meeting focused on potential collaboration with the ministry. Later, Minister Morcos received Turkish Ambassador to Lebanon, Murat Lütem, who expressed satisfaction with their ... Read More »
Minister of Information Discusses Joint Projects with “Labora” Foundation Delegation, Meets MP Riachy
Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, received in his office at the ministry, a delegation from the “Labora” Foundation, headed by Father Tony Khadra, who indicated after the meeting that “the visit comes as part of their tour to a number of ministers to discuss joint cooperation projects.” Father Khadra ... Read More »
Morcos Reaffirms Full Commitment to Securing Rights of Tele Liban Employees
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 »