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•Byblos Bank Inaugurates Fidar Bridge:
- Opening Speech Arabic version English / French versions
- Dr. Bassil's Speech Arabic version
- Eng. El Jisr Speech Arabic version
- Info about the Bridge Arabic version
•Byblos Bank:"Fidar Bridge is in Its Before Last Phase": Arabic version French version
 •Byblos Bank to Rebuild Fidar Bridge in 11 Months
•Byblos Bank Pledges to Rebuild Fidar Bridge
•Byblos Bank's Vision Statement
 

Dr. François Bassil Inaugurates the Fidar Bridge Back to Traffic
After 9 Months of Hard Work, Byblos Bank Offers a Completely New Bridge to the People of Lebanon

Byblos Tower, Ashrafieh, June 7, 2007:
After nine months of hard work, the reconstruction of Fidar Bridge, undertaken by Byblos Bank finally reached its end. On this occasion, Dr. François Semaan Bassil gave a speech on the 7th of June 2007, in which he stressed on the tenacity of the Lebanese who never feel defeated. He recalled the many attacks and suffering that Lebanon endured over the years, and stressed the moral and financial support offered by Byblos Bank in this regards. Moreover, he extended his thanks to all those who collaborated with the Bank in order to fulfill this achievement, confirming that the Lebanese people are supposed to help each other for better or worse. Dr. Bassil stressed as well on the importance of the region on the historical level, and its special place in the hearts of the Lebanese people. Finally, he called upon every Lebanese citizen to be a bridge of dialogue and communication with others, because « this is our mission… and this is our land”.

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Dr. François Bassil Inaugure le Pont Fidar pour un Retour Normal à la Circulation
Après 9 mois de travail assidu, Byblos Bank offre aux Libanais un pont entièrement rénové

Byblos Tower, Achrafié, 7 juin 2007:
Après neuf mois de travail acharné, la reconstruction du pont Fidar financé par Byblos Bank a enfin touché à son terme. En l’occasion, Dr. François Semaan Bassil a adressé en date du 7 juin 2007 un mot à travers lequel il a insisté sur la ténacité des Libanais qui ne connaissent jamais la défaite; il a de même rappelé les diverses attaques et souffrances dont le Liban a souffert au fil des ans et a relevé l’importance du soutien moral et financier offert par Byblos Bank à cet égard. Il a également remercié tous ceux qui ont collaboré avec la Banque aux fins d’achever cet exploit, tout en affirmant que les Libanais étaient censés s’entraider dans le meilleur et dans le pire. Dr. Bassil a de même mis en valeur l’importance que revêt la région de Jbeil dans l’histoire des civilisations, et sa place particulière dans le cœur des Libanais. Il a enfin conclu en invitant tout Libanais à être un pont de dialogue et d’entente avec autrui, car «c’est notre mission… et c’est notre pays».

 
 
   

June 2007

Byblos Bank:"Fidar Bridge is in Its Before Last Phase"
60% of Fidar Bridge Completed, Works Expected to be Finished Before Time

Byblos Tower, Ashrafieh, March 28, 2007:
In an official joint communiqué, Byblos Bank and the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) announced today that the reconstruction of Fidar bridge will take 11 months as of September 2006. The overall construction value is estimated at about USD 4 Million.

The Prime Minister had previously approved by his decision No. 84/2006 dated 16/8/2006 the in kind donation contributed by Byblos Bank comprising the study and construction of Fidar Bridge.

Byblos Bank, represented by La Constructa S.A.L., and after consultation with the Council for Development and Reconstruction, appointed the consultant Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) S.A.L. to provide consultancy services related to the detailed design and supervision during construction.

At a second stage, and according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between CDR and Byblos Bank requiring the selection of a contractor pre-qualified at CDR for execution of Roads and Highway Projects over 20 Million USD, Byblos Bank appointed the contractor Bureau D’études et Travaux Hydrauliques-Electriques (Elie Selwan) for the construction of the Fidar twin bridges (Northbound and Southbound). The contractor was mobilized onto the site on September 9, 2006. Even though the construction period for the whole project is set for 11 months, it is expected to have one of the twin bridges be opened for traffic before the end of the construction period. The design approved for the reconstruction of the bridge features state-of-the-art technology and is characterized by fast track construction schedule.

Byblos Bank has pledged the reconstruction of the Fidar bridge to re-establish the link between the North and all other Lebanese regions and restore the Lebanese economy. This initiative falls within the Bank’s vision to be everybody’s Bank for Life and spread life where hope lacks. Byblos Bank’s commitment reaches Lebanese expatriates whose heart is still beating with Lebanon’s and is aimed at encouraging them to come back home as soon as possible, no matter what. It is a pledge of hope at a time when we are going through more changes than ever before and when it is essential to think ahead and be part of Lebanon’s ongoing reform.

 
     

March 2007

Byblos Bank to Rebuild Fidar Bridge in 11 Months
Contractor on-Site Since September 9

Byblos Tower, Ashrafieh, September 13, 2006:
In an official joint communiqué, Byblos Bank and the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) announced today that the reconstruction of Fidar bridge will take 11 months as of September 2006. The overall construction value is estimated at about USD 4 Million.

The Prime Minister had previously approved by his decision No. 84/2006 dated 16/8/2006 the in kind donation contributed by Byblos Bank comprising the study and construction of Fidar Bridge.

Byblos Bank, represented by La Constructa S.A.L., and after consultation with the Council for Development and Reconstruction, appointed the consultant Dar Al Handasah Consultants (Shair & Partners) S.A.L. to provide consultancy services related to the detailed design and supervision during construction.

At a second stage, and according to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between CDR and Byblos Bank requiring the selection of a contractor pre-qualified at CDR for execution of Roads and Highway Projects over 20 Million USD, Byblos Bank appointed the contractor Bureau D’études et Travaux Hydrauliques-Electriques (Elie Selwan) for the construction of the Fidar twin bridges (Northbound and Southbound). The contractor was mobilized onto the site on September 9, 2006. Even though the construction period for the whole project is set for 11 months, it is expected to have one of the twin bridges be opened for traffic before the end of the construction period. The design approved for the reconstruction of the bridge features state-of-the-art technology and is characterized by fast track construction schedule.

Byblos Bank has pledged the reconstruction of the Fidar bridge to re-establish the link between the North and all other Lebanese regions and restore the Lebanese economy. This initiative falls within the Bank’s vision to be everybody’s Bank for Life and spread life where hope lacks. Byblos Bank’s commitment reaches Lebanese expatriates whose heart is still beating with Lebanon’s and is aimed at encouraging them to come back home as soon as possible, no matter what. It is a pledge of hope at a time when we are going through more changes than ever before and when it is essential to think ahead and be part of Lebanon’s ongoing reform.

 

September 2006


The Council of Ministers Approves Byblos Bank's in Kind Donation to Rebuild the Fidar Bridge
Byblos Bank Tower – August 29, 2006:
Communiqué from the Office of Dr. Francois S. Bassil, Chairman and General Manager of Byblos Bank:

“The Lebanese Council of Ministers granted Byblos Bank its approval for the in kind donation allocated to rebuild the Fidar bridge. Byblos Bank has commissioned Dar Al Handasah Shair & Partners to carry out the requested studies and designs in coordination with the concerned ministries and official bodies. The Bank will then designate a contracting company to take care of the execution the soonest possible.

This initiative is aimed at supporting Lebanon in an effort to re-establish communication among the Lebanese from different regions; such a step confirms the Bank’s commitment to fulfilling its national development role, especially in the hard times Lebanon is going through.

It is worth noting that Byblos Bank has always contributed to the reconstruction of Lebanon following the several wars that hit the country:

Following the Israeli attack on Lebanon in April 1996, Byblos Bank had granted a million dollar donation, in contribution to the reconstruction of the destroyed infrastructure,

After the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in February 2005, Byblos Bank efficiently contributed to the national campaign aimed at reviving the downtown, the heart of Lebanon,

In September 2005, Byblos Bank allocated a million dollar donation to repair the damages that affected the residences and shops in Ashrafieh-Geitawi following the terrorist car explosion,

And today, after the cessation of the war in Lebanon, the Board of Directors of Byblos Bank has decided to rebuild, on its own expenses, the Fidar bridge- Byblos, that was destroyed by the Israeli bombs in July 2006. Byblos Bank is always committed to Lebanon and the Lebanese.”
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At a time when we are going through more changes than ever before, It is essential to think ahead and be part of this ongoing reform. Byblos Bank has pledged the reconstruction of Al Fidar bridge to re-establish the link between the North and all other Lebanese regions, restore our economy and keep us going. This initiative falls within the Bank’s vision to be everybody’s Bank for life and spread life where hope lacks. Our commitment reaches Lebanese expatriates whose heart is still beating with Lebanon’s and is aimed at encouraging them to come back to us as soon as possible, no matter what.