Mohsen Salah: Arab Contractors Has National Role

Arab Contractors Chairman Eng. Mohsen Salah said that his company has a national role towards the state's institutions.

Salah said that his company’s contributions in renovating the GEBO’s branch in Beirut confirm its unstoppable keenness to promote cooperation with the Culture Ministry.

These remarks came during the inauguration of a branch of the General Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO) in Lebanon after its eight-year closure for renovation and development.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Lebanon’s Minister of Culture Dr. Mohamed Daoud, Cairo’s ambassador in Beirut Nazih El Nagari, Eng. Mohsen Salah and Dr Haitham Al-Hajj, head of the Egyptian Book Organization (GEBO).

The renovation works have been carried out by Arab Contractors Company.

Abdel Dayem said that the reason for her great interest in renovating this branch of the organization in Beirut is that she considers it as one of the main channels for spreading the Egyptian culture.

"It also serves the state's orientation to boost its intellectual presence in the region," she added.

The minister pointed out that the renovated branch displays a great collection of books and publications in perse fields of culture, literature, philosophy, ancient Egyptian history, art, and science which attract the interest of all age groups.

"Prices of all books and publications are suitable for all Lebanese readers," she added.

During her visit, Dr. Abdel Dayem is set to hold a series of meetings with cultural officials including: Beirut University president, as well as Arab publishers to activate a number of cultural projects which serve both countries’ interests.

Furthermore, the Egyptian ambassador expressed his pleasure over the re-inauguration of the GEBO branch that is considered a main intellectual and cultural link between Egypt and Lebanon.

He added that the branch will serve as an intellectual centre for writers and creative people of both countries.

He added that the ministry plays significant role in extending bridges of intellectual interaction among the Arab peoples.

Meanwhile, Al-Hajj confirmed that the renovated branch is an important step in fostering cooperation between Egypt and Lebanon. He pointed out that the branch will be a cornerstone for co-publishing ventures with Lebanese publishers.

Noteworthy, GEBO branch in Lebanon was established on 1967; and after the war broke out in 1975, it was destroyed and moved to a new headquarters.

Contributed by Hassanain Tayea.