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CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

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STRATEGY

The CCIA-BML aims for stimulating the economic activity enabling thus sectorial operators contribute to the development of a strong and competitive national economy.

MISSION

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CCIA-BML MILESTONES

History of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

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1887

The Beirut Press announced the opening of the “Beirut Oda of Commerce” in a statement published by its president, Najib Bayham, encouraging merchants and industrialists to join the chamber.

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1910

During the rule of Sultan Abdel-Hamid II a new Ottoman law was issued: “Chambers of Commerce and Industries”. This law revised the chamber functions, merchants’ functions and the management of the financial income.

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1912

Omar Daouk was elected head of the “administrative council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Beirut”.

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1950

Issue a magazine Specialized in the economic sector of lebanon and the Arab World

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1967

Change the chamber Name to : Chamber of commerce and industry of Beirut

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1972

Inauguration of the Chamber’s private headquarters in Sanayeh.

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1974

The official opening celebration of the new headquarters was held on June 17, 1974 attended by Lebanese President Sleiman Franjieh and Prime Minister Takieddine al-Solh.

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1984

Innuaguration of Baakline Branch in Shouf Region

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1994

Opening of Sin el-Fil branch.

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1996

Innuaguration of Jounieh Branch in Kesserwan Region

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1996

The Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture in Lebanon was formed pursuant to Decree 9656 issued on December 28, 1996. The Federation is constituted of the four active chambers in Lebanon: Beirut and Mount-Lebanon, Tripoli and the North, Saida and the South, Zahle and the Bekaa..

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1997

Law No. 626, which increased the powers of chambers of Commerce and Industry and incorporated the agricultural sector, was issued. The Chamber board was comprised of members affiliated with Beirut and Mount Lebanon and the activity of the chamber began to incorporate the two together, becoming known thereafter as: “The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Beirut and Mount Lebanon”.

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2010

New board, new vision and lean management model: full automation of the internal administration systems and external support services.

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2012

Creation of Call Center in Achrafieh location.

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2012

President Mohamed Choucair, President of the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry – ASCAME

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2014

Official Inauguration of the renovated headquarter of the Chamber by President of Republic General Michel Sleiman.

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2017

President Mohamed Choucair , President of the Lebanese Economic Organizations

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2018

Opening of Jounieh branch with new premises that encompasses representative offices for traders and industrialists associations of the region.

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CHAIRMEN

1912 - Present

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Omar Al Daouk

1912-1950

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Abdel Rahman Al Sahramani

1950-1964

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Kamal Jabr

1964-1972

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Adnan Kassar

1972-2005

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Ghazi Qoreitem

2005 - 2009

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Mohamed Nizar Choucair

2009 - Present

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CHAMBER'S LAW

Rules and regulations of the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The chamber’s board of directors including the bureau and the board members.

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