"Back to our Cedar Roots"

Banque BEMO hosted the draw ceremony of the initiative “Back to our Cedar Roots” on 22 November 2021, Independence Day, at Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

This initiative aims at restoring pride in what Lebanon stands for and reinforcing the sense of belonging of people of Lebanese origin. 100 newly planted Cedar trees were allocated by draw to 100 persons among the enlisted candidates. 

Banque BEMO wanted also to cast the attention on the unfairness suffered by Lebanese women who are unable to pass their Lebanese nationality to their children. Therefore, the offering was opened primarily to persons of Lebanese origin but whose father is not Lebanese. Through this, Banque BEMO stands firm on its support to Lebanese women and the necessity of them getting their full rights.

His Excellency the Minister of Tourism Mr. Walid Nassar, the Brazilian ambassador to Lebanon Mr. Hermano Telles Ribeiro, the Manager of Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport and the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation Eng. Fadi El Hassan, Mr. Georges El Gharib executive vice president of La Libanaise des Jeux, Mr. Rami Kozhaya president of Jouzour Loubnan and the Artist Mr. Hady Sy attended the ceremony.

Also, the candidates joined the ceremony through the direct live streaming of the event on the Bank’s social media accounts.

During the ceremony Banque BEMO Chairman of the Board Dr. Riad Obegi, addressed the audience saying, “Lebanon is for everyone who has roots in the country, it is a message and not only a country, and this message is one of openness and generosity. If we are all committed to ethics, solidarity and generosity, this crisis will allow our nation to become better, one of the best in the world.”