Ms. Rima Younes: Dr.
Abu-Ghazaleh is a man who believes that nothing is impossible

BEIRUT – The President of the
Lebanese Association for Charitable Educational and Cultural Renewal (ALREC),
Ms. Rima Younes, has honored HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of
Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), during a lunch  at El Comandante
restaurant in the presence of the Minister of Information, Eng. Ziad Al Makary,
Ministry of Information General Director, Dr. Hassan Falha, Representative of
Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Culture and Media in Lebanon, Mr. Burhan Al Ashkar,
Secretary of the Higher Education Council, Dr. Hurriyah Baz, TAG.Global Lebanon
Office’s Consulting Director, Dr. Manal Khater, the Information Minister’s
Advisor, Mr. Misbah Al Ali, Founder and CEO of GroWithus, Ms. Viviane Al
Hassanieh, and Student Affairs Officer at the Arab Open University, Ms. Rana
Haider, in addition to Drs. Crystal Hanna, Rida Shams Al Din, Laila Shams Al
Din, and Mr. Theodore Al Makary.

During the honoring event,
which was held in recognition of Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh's inspiring career journey,
Ms. Younes stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between the
Ministry of Information and Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, describing him as the man who
does not believe of the “impossible”. This is in order to carry out future
projects in the training and capacity-building fields that would effectively
contribute to educational and cultural advancement despite all the challenges
and difficulties Lebanon has been experiencing.

“Our gathering today, under
the Minister’s patronage of some of our activities, and our ongoing cooperation
with TAG.Global, is a clear evidence of Lebanon's presence on the media and
cultural map,” she said.

During the gathering, Eng.
Makary presented an honorary shield of appreciation to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh for his
contributions to the development of the Arab and Lebanese communities.

Additionally, the Minister wrote a note in the
Association’s Golden Record highlighting Dr. Abu Ghazaleh's vast knowledge, and
thanking Ms. Younis for organizing the event.