Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Monday welcomed a delegation representing the Federation of Syndicates of Bank Employees in Lebanon headed by George Al-Hajj, who said after the meeting that the visit aimed at thanking Minister Abdel Samad for the relentless efforts she had exerted during ... Read More »
Abdel Samad meets Moukhaiber, UNDP delegation: Preparing work plan for immediate implementation of Right of Access to Information Law
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, on Monday invited to her office at the ministry a delegation including former MP Ghassan Moukhayber, the regional director of the anti-corruption project at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Arkan el-Siblani, and the director of the anti-corruption project at UNDP, Natacha Sarkis, ... Read More »
Abdel Samad, Indian Ambassador discuss means of cooperation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Monday welcomed at her Ministerial office, Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, with whom she discussed the best means to boost cooperation and coordination in various fields, especially on the media level. Read More »
Ministry of Information launches Radio Web devoted for citizens
The Ministry of Information’s Directorate of Studies and Publications launched Monday a Radio Web under the titled of “Citizens Media,” devoted to following up on and clarifying all matters relevant to the Lebanese citizens. The link to the Radio Web can be found on the website of the Ministry ... Read More »
Procedures for Arab and foreign journalists to obtain a press card in Lebanon
Pursuant to decree N0 10493 issued on July 2, 1968 (regulation of the profession of foreign press correspondents in Lebanon), the Ministry of Information would like to inform all the Lebanese, Arab, and foreign journalists, correspondents, and photographers accredited to Arab and foreign media outlets located in Lebanon that they ... Read More »
Information Minister receives Secretary General of Higher Relief Council
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad Najd, received on Monday Secretary General of the Higher Relief Council, General Mohammad Kheir. The pair discussed the contracts that had been signed in the past with the ministry. Read More »
Abdel Samad: Cabinet Approved Four Immediate Measures To Combat Corruption, Restore Looted Funds
Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, announced in the wake of the cabinet session, that “the council of ministers has approved four immediate measures to combat corruption and restore [looted] money.” “Our session revolved around the financial plan. An extraordinary session will be held tomorrow for the purpose of finalizing ... Read More »
North Korea media silent on Kim’s whereabouts as speculation on health rages
North Korean state media on Wednesday made no mention of leader Kim Jong Un’s health or whereabouts, a day after intense international speculation over his health was sparked by media reports he was gravely ill after a cardiovascular procedure. North Korean media presented a business as usual image, carrying routine ... Read More »
Parliament Convenes For Second Day: Dropping Urgency Nature From Two Draft Laws Related To Lifting Ministers’ Immunity And Ceasing Work In Bisri Dam
Lawmakers convened in a legislative session for the second day at the UNESCO Palace on Wednesday, under the chairmanship of House Speaker, Nabih Berri, to resume the discussion of the remaining items on agenda, including urgent draft laws. The Legislative session took place in the presence of Prime Minister, Dr. ... Read More »
The Ministry of Information partners with WHO, UNICEF and UNDP to counter the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in Lebanon
– As the Lebanese government battles the COVID-19 pandemic, a dangerous epidemic of misinformation has been circulating through different communication channels and in communities since the beginning of the outbreak preventing people to heed official health warnings. To counter the growing scourge of fake news, the Ministry of Information is ... Read More »