Speaker | Opening Ceremony

The seventh Lebanese International Business Council (LIBC) Conference and exhibition is our response to the Lebanese political, economic and financial progress, with a special highlight on how to enhance employment, investment and trade prospects by offering the Lebanese, Near Eastern, Gulf and African markets with a rare chance to network with their Lebanese-international and Arab-international counterpart, and remain informed of critical economic strategies and variables via panels of selected speakers.

Speaker | Opening Ceremony

The presentation will focus on the role of the two major institutions that make up the Lebanese banking system, the commercial banks and BDL, and how they have managed to erect two strong balance sheets. Aided by their strong balance sheets and guided by their prudent policies, cooperation between the two institutions helped ensure monetary and exchange rate stability. But the banking system has been shouldering a lot of responsibility that goes beyond monetary functions to encompass elements of industrial and investment policies, even fiscal policy. With the new President and Government are now firmly in command, the presentation hopes that the conduct of sound economic policies will be more evenly distributed among the appropriate Government ministries and institutions.

Speaker | Opening Ceremony
The outstanding accomplishments in the real estate development and construction and in business ventures are listed below
1999 Setting up the organization for Intros Professional practice in Lebanon. Entered into joint ventures with the holding company – Egyptian Public Sector for Construction activities and representing the Egyptian Medical Public Sector Factories [Holding Company]

Moderator – Session 1: Banking | How secure the Lebanese money and the Lebanese Banks. 

Kamel has written three books about politics and economics and numerous articles on geopolitical topics for Arab and international publications. He is the Founder and Director of the Center for American Studies in Beirut and currently teaches at the American University of Beirut. During the past year, Kamel served as an economic adviser to the World Bank in Lebanon.

Keynote Speaker |Session 1: Banking | How secure the Lebanese money and the Lebanese Banks. 

He chairs the Central Council, the Governing Board of the Bank, as well as the Open Market and Investment Committees. Governor Salamé is also the Chairman of the Higher Banking Commission, the Chairman of the Special Investigation Commission fighting money laundering since its establishment in 2001 and the Chairman of the Capital Markets Authority.

Panelist – Session 1: Banking | How secure the Lebanese money and the Lebanese Banks.
Presentation Title: The Lebanese Banking System: A Tale of Two Institutions

The presentation will focus on the role of the two major institutions that make up the Lebanese banking system, the commercial banks and BDL, and how they have managed to erect two strong balance sheets. Aided by their strong balance sheets and guided by their prudent policies, cooperation between the two institutions helped ensure monetary and exchange rate stability. But the banking system has been shouldering a lot of responsibility that goes beyond monetary functions to encompass elements of industrial and investment policies, even fiscal policy. With the new President and Government are now firmly in command, the presentation hopes that the conduct of sound economic policies will be more evenly distributed among the appropriate Government ministries and institutions.

Panelist – Session 1: Banking | How secure the Lebanese money and the Lebanese Banks.

Mr. Ghobril has built from the ground up economic research departments at both Byblos Bank and Groupe Saradar. He is a frequent guest speaker at local, regional and international conferences as well as at universities, business, and civic organizations. Additionally, he appears regularly on local, pan-Arab and international television networks. He has also been quoted by The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The International Herald Tribune, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, as well as other local and international media outlets.

Panelist – Session 1: Banking | How secure the Lebanese money and the Lebanese Banks.

Moderator – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.
Mohamed was one of the pioneer activists for transparency and good governance in Lebanon since the 90’s. He has lead several teams in work related to the establishment of the E-Government solutions (latest of which is the Lebanese Corporate Registrar), acted as Secretary-General of the Lebanese Transparency Association (LTA) and of the Lebanese Center for Policy Studies (LCPS) and is a member of the steering committee of Shareholders Rights (Lebanon). Mohamed regularly contributes to publications on transparency, combatting corruption and money laundry, corporate governance and shareholders rights.

Key Note Speaker – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.

Socially active, He has founded Al-Khayriat JEAN Tueny and TAJAMOUH AAILAT BEIRUT. He, has authored many Articles and Conferences on Socio Economic as well as Economic Anthropology of the Arab World. Holder of two Italian decorations; the Italian “CA V ALIERE Ordine Al Merito Della Repubblica Italiana”, December 2004 as well as of the Italian ‘GRANDE UFFICIALE DELLA REPUBLICA ITALIANA”, June 2006. Mr. Tueny enjoys hunting, tennis, swimming and reading.

Key Note Speaker – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.

As a co-founder of the Arab Women Legal Network (AWLN) since 2005, she served on the AWLN board of directors till 2009.The AWLN quests for the advancement of Arab women working in the legal profession by strengthening the bonds of interdependence. She is also a co-founder of the Lebanese League for Women in Business. She is a lecturer of Commercial Law at the Institute of Judicial Studies, Saint-Joseph University and the Lebanese University- FILIEIRE (French section). She has various publications in the field of commercial law, arbitration and women judges. Her Excellency Mayssam Noueiri has participated in several conferences, seminars and workshops as an attendant and as a keynote speaker.

Panelist – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.

At  the   heart  of   the Zouki Group Of Companies is an Executive Director and a devoted person who puts  the  concept  of  “family”  into  this  brand. Hands-on in the design, development, operation and administration of the businesses trading under his family name, through his hard work, commitment and individual attribute, Faddy had been instrumental in creating the point of difference needed to take on established competitors and escalating the “Zouki Group” into the fastest –growing retail/hospitality entity in Australia. Esteemed for his charisma, keen business-sense and vision, Faddy has always been the added value with his distinguished authenticity and personal involvement in the negotiation, design and project-management of the Group’s largest developments and is continuously evaluating retail/hospitality opportunities in the areas of health, airport and government both throughout Australia and across the Middle East.

Panelist – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.

Through the various positions held and the many life experiences encountered, Salem learned that in order to progress and advance, it is imperative to become positively and seriously engaged in the affairs of the community. As such, Salem joined many professional and community organizations and contributed time and resources to numerous community organizations including municipal Boards such as the City of Dearborn Board of Ethics. Salem was appointed to the Board as a commissioner and was elected by his fellow commissioners to chair the Board. Salem has and remains committed to contribute to the greatness of Dearborn and its residents.

Panelist – Session 2: Transparency in Government and Business | How to stop corruptions.
-Academic Qualifications
1975 BS in Law -Lebanese university
1980 Diploma from juridical Institute of Lebanon
1981 Diploma in Public Law- Lebanese University
1991 PhD Comparative Legal Studies With Islamic Law

Moderator – Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.

I have an academic background in Industrial Psychology with a focus on providing solutions for workplace problems and increasing worker productivity and performance. In my more than —- years of teaching, I have worked with students of all ages, from young children to senior citizens. While all of my teaching experiences have been rewarding, I embraced a second occupation and have chosen to dedicate my full time to political and activism work, joining the Future Movement.

Key Note Speaker-Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.

Key Note Speaker- Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.

Panelist – Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.
The Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL), is Lebanon’s national investment promotion agency that was established with the aim of promoting Lebanon as a key investment destination, and attracting, facilitating, and retaining investments in the country.
For more information on how we could be of support to your business www.investinlebanon.gov.lb

Panelist –Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.
The Lebanese diaspora can help shape the Lebanese economy, but only with the help and partnership of our allies here at home. We are responsible for the future of Lebanon, but our sacrifices are only as significant, as the limitations that bind them.

Moderator –Session 3: Supporting of Lebanese Immigrants and Investment opportunities in Lebanon.

Let s trace today Lebanon Future All together . There are considerable number of Lebanese origin Businessmen and Investors all over the World plus top Executives from leading financial institutions operating in Lebanon and Abroad.
– Impact of economy and political changes taking place in the emigrations countries on Lebanese Emigrants
– Role of Lebanese Emigrants developing investment and trade exchange between Arab countries and Emigrations countries
– Actual possibilities of transferring Emigrant s successful experiences to Lebanon
– The role of Banks improving financial services and funding for Emigrant s in Lebanon and the Diaspora
– What are we waiting on behalf of Mother Country to proceed for encouraging Lebanese abroad to invest in Economic sectors.

Panelist –Sectorial Panels | E-Service Presentation
the 6 e-services that are launched by GDLRC on our website www.lrc.gov.lb and Mobile app for the directorate of land registry and cadastre :
1. Title Register: A paid service that generates an affidavit of the title register.
2. Transaction Tracking: A free service that displays the status of the application.
3. Fees Simulation: A free service that calculates the approximate fees to be paid.
4. Title Register Changes: A free service that sends push notifications and e-mail’s to the concerned party regarding new transactions registered on a pre-selected property.
5. Ownership Request Tracking: A free service that displays the status of the ownership affidavit request.
6. Paid Invoices: A free service that displays invoice’s details of the last transaction done on a certain property.

Panelist –Sectorial Panels | LIBC’s Diaspora House Presentation