Outgoing Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, honored, at his Zgharta residence, late journalist Boulos Kanaan, in an event attended by the latter’s family, relatives and friends, as well as the mayor of Alma town, Samer Kanaan. Paying tribute to the late journalist, Minister Makary emphasized their solid friendship, hailing Kanaan’s ... Read More »
Makary Receives “961” Platform Founder and CEO
Caretaker Minister of Information, Eng. Ziad Makary, received in his office at the ministry, the Founder and CEO of “961” Platfom Anthony Kantara. The discussion reportedly focused on developing digital media in Lebanon and the means to keep up with modern technology and everything related to this field. NNA Read More »
Halabi Discusses Political Affairs with Makary, Disability Integration with Bkerki Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Education, Abbas Halabi, met with Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, with whom he discussed public affairs and the political situation following the presidential election. Halabi then hosted a delegation from the Disability Pastoral Care Department of the Patriarchal Diocese in Bkerki, including Father Milad Sakiem, Dalia ... Read More »
Makary Hails President Joseph Aoun’s Visionary Inaugural Address
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, described President Joseph Aoun’s inaugural address to Parliament as “exceptional”, emphasizing its vision for a nation deeply affected by economic, financial, and social crises. Speaking to Egypt’s “Al-Qahira Al-Ikhbariya”, Makary highlighted the optimism of young Lebanese, inspired by a dynamic, youthful president addressing their ... Read More »
Makary Hosts BBC Global News Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, welcomed a delegation from BBC Global News, including Jonathan Munro, the Global Director of BBC News; Tim Awford, Executive News Editor at BBC Global Channels; and Joya Barbari, Senior Producer at BBC Global News – Beirut office. The meeting focused on strengthening media relations ... Read More »
Makary, Austrian Ambassador Discuss Future Cooperation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, hosted Austria’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Francesca Honsowitz-Friessnig. Following the meeting, Ambassador Honsowitz-Friessnig expressed optimism about the potential for enhanced collaboration between the two countries. “We had productive discussions about the possibility of future joint cooperation. It is promising to reflect on our deep ties ... Read More »
Makary Meets JAD Delegation
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, received at his ministry office a delegation of Jeunesse Anti Drogue (JAD) association, chaired by Joseph Hawat. Speaking to reporters following the meeting, Hawat said that the delegation discussed with Minister Makary the means to revive the association’s activities and organizing an international conference ... Read More »
Ceasefire Monitoring Committee to Begin Meetings Monday, Says Information Minister
Following a Cabinet session, Lebanon’s caretaker Information Minister Ziad Makary announced that “an agreement was reached on arrangements for damage assessment and debris removal, along with an urgent advance of LBP 4,000 billion.” The Minister urged residents to “follow the Lebanese army’s instructions to ensure their safe return to their ... Read More »
UNESCO and Ministry of Information Partner to Upgrade Fact-Checking Capacities
In a strategic collaboration with the Ministry of Information, UNESCO addressed the needs for effective fact-checking competencies to mitigate the impact of disinformation. This initiative provided a comprehensive four-day training program, conducted from 21 to 24 October 2024 by Agence France-Presse (AFP), specifically tailored for selected journalists from the Minister’s ... Read More »
Makary: We Confront Israel with Unity, Civil Peace, and Avoiding Fake News
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad al-Makary, called for “avoiding being dragged behind the fake news published by Israel, and not interacting with it on social media.” He cautioned against “turning our media message into a dangerous place for the displaced,” and called for “verifying the enemy’s crimes and archiving them ... Read More »