Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, on Tuesday held a meeting at his ministry office with the “Samir Kassab Award” preparatory Committee- designed to be awarded annually to three distinguished journalistic works, on the World Press Freedom Day, which falls on May 3 every year. The meeting had been attended ... Read More »
Makary Receives Researcher Ali Sweidan
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met on Tuesday at his ministry office with researcher Ali Sweidan, who invited his host to visit Bekaa. During the meeting, Sweidan extolled Makary’s “pioneering role” in developing Lebanon’s media. For his part, Makary welcomed Sweidan’s invitation to Bekaa, promising more meetings in ... Read More »
Al-Makari To Radio Lebanon: Governments Far From National Unity Are The Best, Judicial Action Is Necessary To Fight Corruption
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Al-Makari, affirmed that the speedy formation of a new government is essential in order to proceed with negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and tend to various urgent matters; however, he deemed that the current cabinet can continue to function. “Logically, forming a government for ... Read More »
Al-Makari Inaugurates Launch Of Al-Jarida News Website: An Example Of Firm Will, Determination
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Ziad Al-Makary, on Thursday inaugurated the launch of “Al-Jarida” news website owned by Khoder Taleb. After a welcoming speech delivered by journalist George Alam, Al-Makary spoke about the difficulties facing media outlets, which is being met with outstanding determination to overcome them. “The launch of ... Read More »
President Aoun Broaches Overall Situation With Caretaker Minister Makary
President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun, on Thursday met Caretaker Information Minister, Engineer Ziad Makary, at the Presidential Palace. General affairs and recent political developments, were deliberated in addition to the conditions of the official media institutions. The meeting also addressed providing broadcast of the FIFA World Cup matches ... Read More »
Makary Meets Japanese Ambassador
Caretaker Minister of Information Ziad Makary met on Wednesday at his ministry office with the Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon, Takeshi Okubo, over the current general situation and the bilateral relations between the two countries. NNA Read More »
Makary Discusses Cooperation Prospects With UNIC Beirut Director
Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad al-Makary, on Tuesday welcomed in his office at the Ministry, the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Beirut Director Margo Helou, in presence of the Minister’s Francophone Affairs Advisor, Elissar Naddaf. Discussions reportedly touched on the bilateral cooperation between the Ministry of Information and the Centre in terms ... Read More »
Makary Discusses Media Affairs With Advertising Association Dean, Casino Du Liban General Manager
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Al-Makary, on Monday received in his office at the Ministry, the President of Lebanon’s Advertising Agencies Association, George Jabbour, over an array of media and advertising affairs. Discussions also reportedly touched on Tele Liban’s archiving issue. Jabbour pointed out the possibility of cooperation in future ... Read More »
Berri Welcomes Information Minister Over Media Affairs
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Friday welcomed at his Ain El-Tineh residence, Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Al-Makary, with whom he discussed the general situation, the latest political developments, as well as media affairs. NNA Read More »
Information Minister Meets Italian Ambassador
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met on Thursday at his ministry office with the Italian Ambassador to Lebanon, Nicoletta Bombardiere. The pair discussed the bilateral relations between Lebanon and Italy, in addition to the means of developing media cooperation. NNA Read More »