Caretaker Minister of Information, Dr. Manal Abdel Samad, on Friday said on Twitter: “Lebanon takes pride in its radio and television drama production as an advantageous characteristic of its economy, which is mainly based on the initiatives of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the hope that this pioneering sector ... Read More »
Meeting At Information Ministry To Discuss Awareness Campaign On Cyber Security
A meeting devoted to the discussion of an awareness campaign on cyber security was held Thursday at the Ministry of Information, between Caretaker Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad, National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Strategy Coordinator Lina Oueidat, and deputy head of France’s national cyber security agency Cyril Cuvillier. ... Read More »
Health Ministry Confirms 3518 New Coronavirus Cases, 50 More Deaths
The Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that 3518 new Coronavirus cases were registered in the country during the past 24 hours with 50 more deaths. LBCI Read More »
Abdel Samad Salutes Women On Their International Day
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, took to Twitter on Monday to salute women on their international day. “A flower to each and every striving, persisting, and productive woman upon the International Women’s Day,” she tweeted. NNA Read More »
Abdel Samad Meets Delegation Of Economic Journalists Association
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, received at her ministry office on Thursday, a delegation of the Economic Journalists Association, chaired by Sabine Ouwais. Talks reportedly touched on the means to bolster cooperation between the Ministry and the Association. During the meeting, Abdel Samad extolled the role ... Read More »
Abdel Samad Contacts Ministers Of Tourism, Culture, Industry Over Drama Production Support
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, on Thursday contacted Minister Imad Hoballah of Industry, Minister Ramzi Msharafieh of Tourism, and Minister Abbas Mortada of Culture, to discuss the coordination of a joint strategy aimed to support the Lebanese drama production. All sides agreed to begin an open inter-ministerial ... Read More »
Data On Long Covid In UK Children Is Cause For Concern, Scientists Say
With lack of vaccinations and schools in England set to reopen cases must not be ignored, experts warn Scientists have warned that emerging data on long Covid in children should not be ignored given the lack of a vaccine for this age group, but cautioned that the evidence describing these enduring ... Read More »
Pfizer and AZ Covid Jabs ‘Highly Effective’ in Elderly: UK Study
The Pfizer and Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines have been “highly effective” in reducing coronavirus infections and severe illness among elderly people in Britain, with a more than 80 percent reduction in hospitalisation, official data showed Monday. In the over 80s, a single dose of either vaccine is more than 80 percent effective ... Read More »
Health Ministry Confirms 3098 New Infections, 62 New Deaths
The Ministry of Health confirmed on Tuesday 3098 new Coronavirus cases in Lebanon and 62 new deaths during the past 24 hours. LBCI Read More »
Abdel Samad Meets Syndicate Of Press Directors And Graphic Designers Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Manal Abdel Samad, received this Tuesday a delegation from the Syndicate of Press Directors and Graphic Designers headed by president Ali Kamal El-Din, with talks touching on media affairs, namely the new media law, the salaries and wages increase after the insane rise in prices caused ... Read More »