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Marwan G. Najjar
Marwan Georges Najjar ( ar, مروان جورج نجار; 2 January 1947 – 14 February 2023) was a Lebanese scriptwriter and producer. Early life and education Najjar graduated with a degree in comparative literature and education from the American University of Beirut in 1969. Later, he completed his post-graduate studies at the same university. Career In 1970, he collaborated with Kifah Fakhoury and created a musical show named AUB 1910 while studying at the university. Najjar started his professional career as a cultural journalist and worked for ''Ousbouh el-Arabi'' (Arab Week) and ''al-Diyar magazine''. Later, in 1977, he changed his career and joined television when he met television star :ar:هند أبي اللمع, Hind Abillamah and her husband :ar:أنطوان ريمي, Antoine Rémy. With their help, he transitioned his career and wrote his first series, ''Diala'' in 1978. He continued work in his new chosen career. His educational urge compelled him to work f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beirut
Beirut, french: Beyrouth is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. , Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, and was one of Phoenicia's most prominent city states, making it one of the oldest cities in the world (see Berytus). The first historical mention of Beirut is found in the Amarna letters from the New Kingdom of Egypt, which date to the 14th century BC. Beirut is Lebanon's seat of government and plays a central role in the Lebanese economy, with many banks and corporations based in the city. Beirut is an important seaport for the country and region, and rated a Beta + World City by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network. Beirut was severely damaged by the Lebanese Civil War, the 2006 Lebanon War, and the 2020 massive explosion in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
