Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, received the Ambassador of Mexico to Lebanon, Francisco Romero, at his office, accompanied by embassy translator Sanaa Haidar. Following the meeting, Ambassador Romero stated that discussions focused on the upcoming celebration of Lebanese-Mexican diplomatic relations, which began in 1945. He noted that the Mexican government ... Read More »
Information Minister Holds Series of Official Meetings on Sidelines of Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai
On the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai, Lebanon’s Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Marcos, met with Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with whom he discussed the situation of the media in the Arab world and the impact of technological developments on it. Minister ... Read More »
Information Minister Receives Audit Bureau Delegation
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, received in his office at the Ministry, the President of the Audit Bureau, Judge Mohammed Badran, and Audit Bureau’s Public Prosecutor, Judge Fawzi Khamis. The delegation handed Minister Morcos a report on the Special Drawing Rights funds from the International Monetary Fund, prepared by ... Read More »
Morcos Inspects Information Ministry’s Various Departments: Expect Full Respect for Constitutional Entitlements During this Mandate
Information Minister Paul Morcos toured the Ministry’s departments to review the team’s progress during the long election day, praising the efforts of editors, reporters, and administrators. Visiting the National News Agency (NNA), Minister Morcos was received by NNA Director Ziad Harfoush, who explained the work flow in the agency’s various sections, ... Read More »
Morcos Welcomes Parliament’s Approval to Toughen Penalties for Aerial Gunfire
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, wrote on X, “Further to my previous statement on May 12, I welcome Parliament’s approval, during a session attended by the government, of legislation to double the penalty for celebratory gunfire. This is an additional deterrent and an important step toward curbing such reckless practices ... Read More »
Morcos at ‘Arab Media Forum’ in Kuwait: Do We Wish to Be an Echo of Others in the Digital Age or an Independent Voice that Represents our Societies?
Information Minister Paul Morcos delivered Lebanon’s address at the seventh session of the 20th Arab Media Forum conference held in Kuwait, under the headline: “Media Challenges in Light of Technological Advancement and Digital Transformation.” In his word, Morcos said that the Arab world is experiencing a pivotal media moment, characterized by radical ... Read More »
Morcos Meets with Gulf Information Ministers
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Marcos, met with the Information Ministers of Bahrain, the UAE and Egypt at a luncheon hosted by his Kuwaiti counterpart, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and State Minister for Youth Affairs in Kuwait. The encounters provided a chance to discuss ways for developing bilateral media ... Read More »
Morcos in Kuwait Proposes Ideas, Programs to Enhance Media Cooperation
Information Minister Paul Marcos, currently participating in the Arab Media Forum in Kuwait, discussed with Minister of Information and Culture, State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, areas of cooperation between Lebanon and Kuwait, particularly in the media and cultural fields. Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported that the meeting, which coincided with ... Read More »
Morcos Honors Fares Youwakim, Discusses Bilateral Media Ties with Tunisian, Hungarian Ambassadors, Welcomes Media Delegations
Minister of Information, Paul Morcos, honored writer and director Fares Youwakim during Album al-Asala, presenting him with a plaque in recognition of his artistic legacy. For his part, Youwakim expressed gratitude, recalling his early career with Tele Liban. Morcos separately met with Tunisian Ambassador Bouraoui Limam, who emphasized strong bilateral ties ... Read More »
Morcos Welcomes Arriving Emiratis at Beirut Airport on Behalf of President Aoun
Minister of Information, Attorney Paul Morcos, representing President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, welcomed at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport, two UAE planes with a number of Emirati nationals aboard who are visiting Lebanon for the first time, after the implementation of UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed’s decision to lift the ... Read More »
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