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MTV Lebanon
08-07-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
08 Jul 2025 20:22 PM Rasamny meets with Emirati Renewable Energy delegation and ICRC officials
Minister of Public Works Fayez Rasamny welcomed a delegation from UAE-based renewable energy firm Global South Utilities (GSU), headed by Vice President Mohammed Al Dhaheri. The delegation included Ali Al Shammari, CEO for Renewable Energy, Elie Salloum, Executive Director of Investments, and Mounir Khater. Discussions focused on potential investment projects to enhance electricity production in Lebanon through renewable energy sources. Rasamny also met with the Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Lebanon, Ms. Agnès Dhur, accompanied by Political Advisor Mr. Shawky Amine Eddine. The meeting covered humanitarian cooperation and infrastructure priorities. Furthermore, the Minister held talks with MP Mohammad Yahya, with whom he reviewed public and developmental needs in Akkar. Rasamny also received a delegation from the municipal council of Jdeideh-Bouchrieh-Al-Sadd, led by Auguste Bachous, with whom he discussed road rehabilitation, pedestrian safety, and plans to transform the area's landfill into a sustainable coastal and tourist zone. In a separate meeting, Rasamny and former MP Emile Rahmeh discussed current national affairs and developmental concerns.
The National
04-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Lebanon ready for take-off: Minister pushes for airport upgrades and investment
A Lebanese government minister is taking a pragmatic, business-minded approach to reviving the country's collapsing infrastructure, expanding its overstretched international airport and eventually launching a second hub in the north. As Lebanon emerges from war and economic turmoil, and exits a period of political paralysis, Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny is betting on steady short-term improvement projects and foreign investment to rehabilitate the public infrastructure of a country operating at a mere fraction of its capacity after years of crisis. 'Things are extremely challenging due to years of mismanagement,' Mr Rasamny told The National at his office this week. A former entrepreneur and business leader, the minister acknowledges the deep institutional dysfunction challenging ministerial progress – from staffing shortages to outdated equipment – but is pushing through with a steady, 'step-by-step' strategy that focuses on what he calls 'doable' priorities. His ministry will begin by increasing the capacity of Beirut's overstretched Rafic Hariri International Airport from 8.6 million passengers to more than 10 million within the next year, and enacting a fast-track for passengers. The project has already shown tangible progress with the addition of new X-ray machines, ticket scanners and e-gates, all of which enable faster passage through the airport. 'Over a period of one year, you will see a lot of changes in the existing Rafic Hariri International Airport,' Mr Rasamny said. 'We're enhancing the existing terminal. So many things can be done with the current facility." The minister said the opening of a second terminal, as cited in recent reports, was a 'long-term plan". "We have a lot of long-term plans. But we need to be realistic. What can be achieved now? What can be achieved later?' he said. Mr Rasamny also plans to reopen the dormant Qlayaat Airport in the northern governorate of Akkar, which he believes has the potential to 'cater for low-cost airlines and cargo'. 'Promising environment' The success of his plans depends not only on technical execution but on whether Lebanon can persuade foreign investors that, despite years of political and economic turmoil, the country is once again open for business. It is not a hard sell any more. Fourteen months of war between Israel and Hezbollah have left the Iran-backed paramilitary military depleted and politically constrained, allowing the Lebanese state to reassert control with the backing of western powers. After years of paralysis, caught between Iran and its allies on one side and the US and its backers on the other, Lebanon is finally able to move in a clear direction. 'The environment we are facing is very promising,' Mr Rasamny said. 'We've seen the worst. We're still functioning – and we haven't yet exploited Lebanon's full potential.' Mr Rasamny said his ministry is finalising the tender book for bidding, saying the airport is courting 'a lot of interest from neighbouring countries, the Gulf, from joint ventures and operating companies'. Investors are 'interested in Lebanon in general', he added. Launching the tender book for Qlayaat will hinge on amending Lebanon's Public-Private Partnership Law in parliament. Mr Rasamny said he is optimistic and hopes to receive the tender book 'before September' and sign with an investor by the first quarter. The project has seen 'a lot of interest' from a variety of investors. 'Lebanon for them is a gateway, and they are right,' Mr Rasamny told The National. 'It's a gateway to the Mediterranean. It's a gateway to Iraq. It's close to Syria.' 'Lebanon's full potential is not being exploited. And they [investors] can see that. Before, they could see Lebanon's potential, but for political reasons they couldn't do anything. Now, everything has changed.'
MTV Lebanon
25-06-2025
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
Rasamny meets Beirut Port Truckers' Union, Argentinian Ambassador
Minister of Public Works Fayez Rasamny held a meeting at his office with a delegation from the Union of Public Truck Owners at Beirut Port, in the presence of Director General of Land and Maritime Transport Ahmad Tamer. The delegation briefed the minister on the current state of the sector and the logistical challenges they face within the port, which they described as a vital artery of the Lebanese economy and a major contributor to the national treasury. Minister Rasamny also welcomed Argentinian Ambassador to Lebanon María Virginia Ruiz Quintar who paid him a protocol visit. The meeting included discussions on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation in sectors under the purview of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
LBCI
24-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
MEA chairman briefs President Aoun on measures to maintain flights amid regional escalation
Chairman of Middle East Airlines (MEA) Mohamad El Hout met with President Joseph Aoun to brief him on the steps the airline has taken since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The measures aim to maintain Lebanon's air connectivity with the outside world and organize flights accordingly. El Hout said the company's priority has been to continue operating flights within the constraints of regional airspace availability in coordination with several neighboring countries. He noted that full coordination had been maintained with Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny throughout the process. President Aoun expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by El Hout, his team, and all MEA employees to ensure the continuity of air travel to and from Lebanon. He also praised the close cooperation between the airline, the Ministry of Public Works, and airport personnel, which has helped sustain two-way air traffic despite the challenging circumstances.
LBCI
17-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Qatar grants Lebanon aviation systems, public transport buses
Lebanon's Public Works Minister Fayez Rasamny received a formal grant letter Tuesday from Qatari Ambassador Sheikh Saud bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, on behalf of Qatar's Transport Minister. The grant includes advanced air navigation and communication systems for Beirut's airport, and a large fleet of public transport buses to support Lebanon's road and aviation sectors. Rasamny thanked Qatar for its ongoing support, calling the assistance vital for improving services and infrastructure.
