4:00 pm Hezbollah and Family of Martyr Fouad Ali Shokr receive condolences for his martyrdom at the Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex in Rouweis Southern Beirut, until 19:00. 4:00 pm Symbolic Solidarity Vigil organized by Hôtel-Dieu Hospital in white attire, honoring the victims of August 4th with the theme "4 Years Since August 4th... Still Yesterday... We Haven't Forgotten," in front of the emergency department. 5:00 pm Lebanese Zajal Festival featuring poets Antoine Saadeh, Hilal al-Baaini, Nasser al-Mehtaar, and Slim Bou Ghanem. Hosted by the Lebanese Civilizational Thought Association as part of "Slim Saad Cultural Activities 2024," at the Slim Saad International Cultural Center, Ain Zahalta, Karam al-Hajar, Chouf. 8:15 pm Candlelight March from Elias Hanna El-Hsroni's home in Ain Ebel to the monument for the first anniversary of his martyrdom, organized by the Lebanese Forces Party, Ain Ebel Municipality, and the martyr's family and friends. 8:30 pm Beatification of Patriarch Mar Stephan Douai hy at the Patriarchal See in Bkerke, under the patronage of Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi. Source: National News Agency - Lebanon
Senate Repeals Consumer Law and Amends Vocational Bill
August 18, 2026
Amman: The Senate on Tuesday approved the draft law repealing the Civil Service Consumer Corporation Law, as passed by the House of Representatives. The session was chaired by Senate President Faisal Fayez and attended by Prime Minister Jafar Hassan a…