Courtesy of Jeff CrisdalePhotos taken by the Australian soldier Tom Beazley Mid June 1942 – Allied trucks in the 20th Brigade Royal Australian Services Corps (RASC) workshop at Aunger Barracks, Kobbe, Tripoli, Syria (now North Lebanon) Colorised. Late June 1942 – View across a suburban hillside, from the home of the Salim Rous family, on the outskirts of Tripoli, Syria (now North Lebanon) Colorised. Mid June 1942 – The “Kookaburra Bar” Restaurant, overlaid with ghost image of the Sultan Abdul Hamid clock tower & Al Manchieh gardens on the opposite side of Abdul Hamid Karami, in Tripoli, Greater Lebanon [later North Lebanon] Early July 1942 – Australian Army 2/4 Anti…

The visit of the new Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Tom Wilson, commenced with a tour of the historic Saydet Zgharta (Our Lady of Zgharta) neighborhood. He visited the Church of Our Lady, walked through the old street, and then proceeded to the atelier of artist Samih Zaatar. The tour concluded with a visit to the Youssef Bey Karam Museum. Following that, we had the honor of organizing the second photographic exhibition titled “From Zgharta to Australia,” held under the patronage of the Mayor of Zgharta-Ehden, Pierrot Zakhia El Douaihy, and in cooperation with Lebanon Seasons. As for the official ceremony, which took place at the Municipal Theater, it was…

North Lebanon is preparing to host one of the region’s leading career and professional networking events with the launch of Job Fair North Lebanon 2026, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Al Rabita Al Saqafiya in Tripoli, from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. This landmark exhibition is dedicated to employment opportunities, professional development, innovation, entrepreneurship, and networking. The event is organized through a collaboration between SkillBridge, Koulouna Ahl, and Scow, all committed to empowering youth and supporting economic growth across the region. The fair will bring together: In addition to recruitment and career opportunities, the exhibition will feature a dedicated Business & Brands Section, allowing participating companies to…

For Zgharta Zawieh Association organized a photographic exhibition “Lebanon and Australia Over Time” at Antonine University – Mejdlaya, Zgharta, under the patronage of Australian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Andrew Barnes. The president of the association Mr. Pierre Douaihy emphasized in his speech the importance of documenting our shared memory and strengthening the human and cultural ties between Lebanon and Australia. The event featured thoughtful contributions from Academic Katia Karam, who spoke about the role of cultural diplomacy, and Mr. Youssef Bou Nassif, who highlighted the impact of the Lebanese diaspora in Australia. Ambassador Barnes also delivered a speech in which he thanked the organizers and underscored the vital role of…

Ehden Celebrates 80 Years of Lebanese-Mexican Diplomatic Relations A prestigious ceremony was recently held in Ehden to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Lebanon and Mexico. Organized by the For Zgharta association in collaboration with the Mexican Embassy in Lebanon, the event took place at the Ehden Hotel and featured the “Bridges of Friendship” photo exhibition. Key Highlights of the Event: The evening concluded with a famous quote by former Mexican President Adolfo López Mateos, perfectly capturing the spirit of the celebration: “Whoever does not have a Lebanese friend should look for one!” إهدن تحتفي بثمانين عاماً من العلاقات الدبلوماسية بين المكسيك ولبنان أقامت جمعية For Zgharta وسفارة…

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