The seventh edition of “Beirut International Women’s Film Festival”, organized by “Beirut Cinema Society”, opened under the theme of “Women for Leadership”. The inauguration of the festival, held at Casino du Liban, took place under the patronage of Caretaker Information Minister, Ziad Makary, in collaboration with Cedars Art Production, Sabbah ... Read More »
Makary Following Consultative Meeting: Council Of Ministers To Convene On April 26
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, said that the consultative meeting held at the Grand Serail aimed at following up on the current situation. In a statement from the Grand Serail, Makary explained that the meeting touched on the situation in the south and the necessity of ending the Israeli ... Read More »
Makary Casts His Vote In Tripoli’s Engineers Syndicate Elections
The electoral process in the Engineers Syndicate in Tripoli continues in a calm democratic atmosphere, with the vote turnout thus far being 2,654 engineers out of 9,453 who have settled their annual subscriptions and are entitled to vote. The polls will close at 7:30 pm, after which the votes will be counted and the ... Read More »
Makary Meets “Al-Irfan” Foundation Delegation: Emphasis On Preserving National Unity
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary received at his ministry office, a delegation from the “Al-Irfan” Foundation, headed by Sheikh Nazih Rafih. Discussions reportedly touched on the country’s general situation and current developments. Emphasis was made on “the necessity of awareness and wisdom at this delicate stage, with an emphasis ... Read More »
Makary Honors Renowned Artists Shamas, Tarabey And Younis: They Are Part Of Our Memory And Lebanese Heritage
Caretaker Minister of Information, Engineer Ziad Makary, honored, in his office at the ministry, the renowned artists: Samir Shamas, Wafaa Tarabey, and Alvera Younis, whereby he presented them with honorary shields in recognition and appreciation of their contributions in the artistic domain. In his word, Minister Makary said: “It is the ... Read More »
Makary Discusses Women Empowerment Related Programs With UN Official
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received at his ministry office, the UN Women Representative in Lebanon, Gielan Elmessiri. Discussions reportedly touched on cooperation and coordination in joint programs to support and empower women and their equality, and media coverage in this regard. NNA Read More »
‘Fighters For Peace’ Extends Invitation To Makary To Partake In ‘Green Line Tour’ On Lebanese War Anniversary
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received, at his ministry office , a delegation of “Fighters For Peace” organization, who extended their host with an invitation to participate in the “Green Line Tour” marking the Lebanese War on forthcoming April 15. During the meeting, conferees discussed the organization’s peace-related projects. ... Read More »
A Closed Meeting on The Sidelines OF Easter Mass Between the Patriarch and Justice, Tele-Communications, Tourism & Information Cabinet Ministers
On the sidelines of the Easter Mass held in Bkirki, the Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, met with the Caretaker Ministers of Justice, Henri Khoury, Tele-Communications, Johnny al-Qorm, Tourism, Walid Nassar, and Information, Ziad al-Makary, in a short retreat that included Easter greetings and a quick review of the general ... Read More »
Makary Meets Jamaa Islamiya Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, met, at his ministry office , with a delegation of the Jamaa Islamiya (Islamic Group). The delegation comprised Bassam Ghannoum, Wissam Hajjar, and Wael Najm. “Our visit aims at offering condolences to the Minister of Information on the passing away of his uncle,” said ... Read More »
Two Nights Of Broken Sleep Can Make People Feel Years Older
Two nights of broken sleep are enough to make people feel years older, according to researchers, who said consistent, restful slumber was a key factor in helping to stave off feeling one’s true age. Psychologists in Sweden found that, on average, volunteers felt more than four years older when they ... Read More »