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An Extraordinary Evening at the Iqraa Cultural Salon in Beirut
On Friday evening, 25 September 2026, the renowned Iqraa Cultural Salon in Beirut hosted a prestigious tribute gathering. This special event was organized in honor of the President of the Beirut Bar Association, Attorney Imad Martinos, following an official invitation by Attorney Dr. Zakaria El Ghoul. The gathering was well-attended by a distinguished crowd of prominent lawyers, respected judges, and dedicated friends of the salon.
In his welcoming remarks, Dr. El Ghoul emphasized that the salon was founded as an open, inclusive space for deep thought and dialogue. He noted that this aligns perfectly with Beirut’s long-standing tradition of utilizing historic homes as platforms for intellectual culture. Reading, he stated, is not merely a luxury but a fundamental path to awareness, adding that “awareness is the first guardian of freedom and the law.”
“I say this as a lawyer before being a host,” Dr. El Ghoul continued. “We honor in him the lawyer who carried the concerns of the profession, and the President who carries the concerns of the nation, at a time when Lebanon is most in need of the rule of law.”
Strategic Priorities Discussed at the Iqraa Cultural Salon
President Martinos took the floor to thank the event organizers and the attendees. During his address at the Iqraa Cultural Salon, he outlined his primary strategic priorities for the Bar Association and the future of the legal profession in Lebanon:
- Developing the Bar Institute: Modernizing the educational framework in line with leading international standards.
- Restoring Financial Stability: Securing the financial health of lawyers’ health insurance and care funds.
- Regulating Media Presence: Overseeing lawyers’ media and social media activities while strictly safeguarding freedom of expression and professional ethics.
- Ensuring Balanced Representation: Promoting inclusive and fair representation within all branches of the Association.
- Activating the Arbitration Center: Elevating the Association’s Arbitration Center to operate effectively at both Lebanese and international levels.
- Establishing a Legal Research Center: Creating a dedicated center for legal research and the study of laws, to be headed by former Minister Professor Ibrahim Najjar.
Event Conclusion and Further Reading
The evening concluded with the formal presentation of a commemorative shield to President Martinos in recognition of his extensive national and professional career. To read the official press coverage of this gathering, visit the full report on Al Markazia.
For more upcoming events and past gatherings, please explore our Iqraa Salon Events Archive.
