The Gala brought together some 430 Arab and Lebanese-Americans, as well as former and current U.S. Administration officials, Arab ambassadors and diplomats, and Lebanese-American leaders from around the USA, all united by a common will of promoting peace and stability in Lebanon. 

H.E. Nayla Moawad, Founder and Honorary President of the Foundation, former First Lady of Lebanon, and current Minister of Social Affairs hosted this special occasion. Some of the honored guests included Minister Sami Haddad and Minister Jihad Azour. Former World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz was also in attendance.
 
The Keynote address was given by H.E. Ambassador Antoine Chedid. Distinguished Community Service and Achievement Awards were given to two very deserving recipients: Mr. Fuad El-Hibri, Chairman and CEO of Emergent BioSolutions, and the Partnership for Lebanon, established in September 2006 by US business leaders to assist the reconstruction efforts and to help the people of Lebanon find the path to long-term stability and economic growth. The Partnership’s leaders include the CEOs of Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Intel Corporation, Ghafari Inc. and Occidental Petroleum.

The evening also featured a fashion show by the renowned Lebanese designer Jean Fares, who is known for combining beauty and fashion. His designer collection is designed with original concepts and an impeccable finish.

This year’s event will support the many educational programs that RMF is undertaking in Lebanon, thereby giving its youth a better educational environment and a more promising future.

H.E. Mrs Nayla Moawad

Minister Jihad Azour, Mr. Abdo Sabban
and Ambassador Vincent Battle

Mrs. A. Chedid, Ambassador A. Chedid, Mrs. Moawad, Mr. Paul Wolfowitz and Mr. Michel Moawad

Mr. Michel Moawad, MP Jawad Boulos

Mrs. Moawad presenting award to Mr. Fuad El-Hibri

From the fashion show

Mrs Moawad presenting award to Mr. Jean Fares

See also: Houston Gala Dinner (13 Oct 2007) >>

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