For anyone hoping to see light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel over the next three to six months, scientists have some bad news: Brace for more of what we’ve already been through. Outbreaks will close schools and cancel classes. Vaccinated nursing home residents will face renewed fears of infection. Workers ... Read More »
Health Ministry: 302 New Corona Cases, 4 Deaths
In its daily report on the COVID-19 developments, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Monday the registration of 302 new Coronavirus infections, which raised the cumulative number of confirmed cases to-date to 618,580. The report added that 4 deaths were recorded during the past 24 hours. NNA Read More »
Kordahi Announces Approval Of Ministerial Statement, Affirms No Decision To Lift Fuel Subsidies
In the wake of today’s cabinet session at Baabda Presidential Palace, Information Minister, George Kordahi, said that the ministerial statement was unanimously approved “with some minor amendments.” “The new government’s slogan has been proposed by Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, and it is under the slogan ‘Together to the Rescue’,” Kordahi ... Read More »
Handover Ceremony At Ministry Of Information Between Abdel Samad, Kordahi
A handover ceremony took place at the Ministry of Information on Wednesday between former Minister, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, and her successor, Minister George Kordahi. Abdel Samad listed her achievements while Minister Kordahi promised to follow up on them. “So far we have heard a lot of ill-talk; we ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Lauds Efforts Of Ministry Of Information’s Directors, Employees
Former Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Wednesday lauded the exceptional efforts exerted by the directors and employees of the Ministry of Information to ensure continuous work at the ministry despite the dire health and financial conditions. Abdel Samad also thanked local media outlets and unions, civil society ... Read More »
Health Ministry: 1148 New Corona Cases, 15 Deaths
In its daily report on the COVID-19 developments, the Ministry of Public Health announced Tuesday the registration of 1148 new Coronavirus infections, which raised the cumulative number of confirmed cases to-date to 609,189. It also indicated that 15 deaths were recorded during the past 24 hours. NNA Read More »
“Moderation In Discourse Is Necessary,” Says Abdel Samad
Caretaker Information Minister, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, considered today that “with the absence of His Eminence, Imam Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan, we are missing an important national political stature distinguished by moderation and national unity,” hoping that “we will see many figures who can create balance and meet through ... Read More »
Information Ministry To Distribute Certificates To Field Journalists Who Took Part In Virtual Training Cours
The Ministry of Information announced in a statement, that certificates will be issued to field journalists who participated in the virtual training course, which was organized in cooperation with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on international legal frameworks governing armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Offers Condolences On Sheikh Qabalan’s Passing
Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, on Monday contacted by phone House Speaker, Nabih Berri, offering condolences over the passing of the Head of the Islamic Supreme Shiite Council, Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan. Minister Abdel Samad also visited the headquarters of the Islamic Supreme Shiite Council, where ... Read More »
Coordination Meeting Between Ministries Of Information And Telecommunications On Transmission Interruption Problems, Agreement To Form Joint Committee To Develop Solutions
A coordination meeting was held on Thursday at the Information Ministry between Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad Najd, and Caretaker Minister of Telecommunications, Eng. Talal Hawat, in the presence of head of National Audiovisual Council, Abdel Hadi Mahfouz, “Tele Liban” Board Chairman, Tawfiq Traboulsi, “Radio Lebanon” Director, Mohammed Gharib, ... Read More »