Culture

  1. CULTURAL AFFAIRS:
    1. Reviving the International Center for Human Sciences in Byblos in partnership with UNESCO.
    2. Registering the art of Zajal in the list of the intangible world heritage with UNESCO under the name of Lebanon.
    3. Launching the work of the language charter with the International Organization of Francophonie and leading its specialized programs in the relevant ministries.
    4. Executing the works in the National Library building.
    5. Establishing the Unified Mutual Fund for Artists.
    6. Adopting the National Alphabet Day.
    7. Registering Zahle on the global list of creative cities.
    8. Establishing a branch of the National Conservatory in Choueifat and another in Batroun.
    9. Modernizing the activities of the conservatory and enhancing its role.
    10. Lebanon participating as a guest of honor in international exhibitions and forums in Algeria, Sharjah and Armenia and signing cooperation protocols with several countries.
    11. Honoring numerous Lebanese creators.
    12. Appointing a general manager for cultural affairs.
  2. DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF ANTIQUITIES:
    1. Establishing a strict policy to protect heritage buildings and placing many of them on the general inventory of historical buildings.
    2. Protecting the archaeological site of Al-Tal in Beirut and setting up a project to acquire an important site in the city center (the basilica site and the possible site of the Roman Law School).
    3. Expanding the exhibition spaces at the National Museum (Maurice Chehab Mosaic Gallery).
    4. Launching the works at the Saida Museum and Beirut History Museum.
    5. Establishing a cooperation protocol in the field of antiquities with the Lebanese University.
    6. Holding “Lebanon’s Magic” exhibition for thousands of artifacts in Geneva.
    7. Launching “Museum Night” and holding several cultural and artistic events inside the National Museum.
    8. Appointing guards for archaeological sites in all regions.
    9. Launching a competition to contract with archaeologists and engineers.