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Hariri receives Jumblatt at Center House

Beirut - Arab Today

Prime Minister Saad Hariri received on Wednesday evening at the center house "Democratic Gathering" head, MP Walid Jumblatt, accompanied by his son, Teymour, and MP Wael Abu Faour, in the presence of Minister Ghattas Khoury Source: NNARead more

Council of Ministers approves appointment of Socioeconomic Council

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Information Melhem Riachy said in the wake of today's cabinet session that the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of a Socioeconomic Council and appropriations to finance the impending parliamentary elections. Riachy added that the cabinet has also approved contract extension of two power companies "Boss" and "KVA". In turn, Minister of Culture Ghattas Khoury announced theRead more

Culture Minister meets US Ambassador

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Culture, Ghattas Khoury, on Thursday met with U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Elizabeth Richard, accompanied by the U.S. Embassy's Cultural Affairs Officers Kristin Smith, and Public Affairs Officer Ellen Peterson. Talks reportedly touched on an array of affairs of common interest between Lebanon and the U.S., in addition to the possibility to draft a memorandum of understanding between theRead more

Culture Minister arrives in Paris to partake in UNESCO Conference

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Culture, Ghattas Khoury, began Saturday a visit to France, where he will be participating in the opening of the 39th session of the UNESCO General Conference in Paris. On the sidelines of the Conference, Khoury visited the headquarters of the Arab World Institute in Paris currently holding the "Christians of the East" exhibiiton, which includes icons and rareRead more

Fenianos holds political meetings over fresh developments

Beirut - Arab Today

Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Youssef Fenianos, held, at his office in the Ministry on Monday, a series of political meetings to dwell on the latest developments following the resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Within this frame, Fenianos met with Ministers Nohad Mashnouq (Interior), Mohammad Fneish (Youth and Sports), and Ghattas Khoury (Culture). Talks reportedly featured high onRead more

Rahi bound for historical KSA visit

Beirut - Arab Today

Maronite Patriarch, Mar Bechara Boutros Rahi, is currently bound for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to pay the country a "historical visit", NNA field reporter said on Monday. Bidding the Maronite Patriarch farewell at the airport had been Minister of Culture Ghattas Khoury, representing President of the Republic, Michel Aoun Source: NNARead more

We will not be far from each other during the elections

Beirut - Arab Today

The President of the Council of Ministers Saad Hariri received this afternoon at the Center House the Head of Marada Movement MP Sleiman Franjieh, accompanied by his son Tony Franjieh and Minister Youssef Fenianos, in the presence of Minister Ghattas Khoury, the Prime Minister's press office indicated on Tuesday. Discussions focused on the latest developments and continued over a lunchRead more

Baalbek International Festivals launched at Ministry of Tourism

UN - NNA

Head of the Baalbek International Festivals Committee, Nella de Freij, launched the Baalbek International Festivals 2017 at a conference held this Wednesday at the Ministry of Tourism in the presence of Tourism Minister, Owadis Kidanian, Culture Minister, Ghattas Khoury, MP Assem Qanso and ranking dignitaries. "We are a united and steadfast people against all forms of disagreement in the country.Read more

Culture Minister receives Japanese Ambassador

Beirut - Arab Today

Culture Minister, Ghattas Khoury, on Thursday received at his office Japanese Ambassador, Matahiru Yamaguchi, and discussed with him the issue relevant to Japanese grant to Culture Ministry. The grant includes new equipments for detecting archaeological objects from the underground of Lebanese cities. Source: NNARead more

Khoury reviews joint issues with Francophone organization senior

Beirut - Arab Today

Culture Minister Ghattas Khoury on Thursday received at his office the director for political affairs in Francophone organization and discussed with him issues of joint interest as well as developments at the regional level. Source: NNARead more