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Banque BEMO, ESA Business School, the Institute for Finance and Governance (IFG), and the Club de la Gouvernance unveiled the winning photographs of “Through Georges’ Lens,” the photography contest launched in memory of Georges Hayek — Corporate Secretary of Banque BEMO and Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Club de la Gouvernance — during a tribute ceremony held at ESA Business School.

Photography, one of Georges’ own passions, was chosen as the language of this tribute. The photo contest was open exclusively to Banque BEMO and ESA Business School communities.

We invite you to read the press release issued via the link in bio.

Banque BEMO took part in the FBN Levant 10-Year Anniversary Summit, held at ESA Business School, marking a decade of the Family Business Network in the Levant and bringing together leading voices from Lebanon’s banking, public, and family business sectors to reflect on what allows institutions to endure through crisis.

Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, joined Panel One – “Stability Through the Storm” — alongside H.E. Dr. Amer Bisat, Minister of Economy & Trade, Lebanon; Ms. Joanne Sarraf Chehab, Chief Executive Officer, Malia Holding; and Ms. Carole Al Moudaber Haddad, Chairwoman, FBN Levant. The panel was moderated by Dr. Madonna Salameh-Ayanian, Director of the Strategic Corporate Relations Office at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK).

Dr. Obegi reframed resilience itself: “Resilience should not mean merely surviving — it means using the difficulties we pass through to transform ourselves, to become better than we were before.” He pointed to ethics, not governance alone, as the foundation on which the companies of the future must be built, and named vision as what Lebanon lacks most — at both the corporate and state level — to turn shared challenges into a breakthrough.
While family businesses across Lebanon continue to navigate a prolonged national crisis, the summit underscored a shared conviction among panelists: that endurance is not about returning to a prior state, but about transforming through difficulty into something stronger.

This participation reflects Banque BEMO’s continued belief in ethics and institutional dialogue as the foundation for lasting resilience — in family businesses and in Lebanon itself.

Banque BEMO is honored to take part in the upcoming FBN Levant 10-Year Anniversary Summit, hosted at ESA Business School, celebrating a decade of the Family Business Network in the Levant.

Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, joins Panel One – “Stability Through the Storm,” a timely conversation on how family businesses sustain, adapt, and lead through decades of crisis, alongside H.E. Dr. Amer Bisat, Minister of Economy & Trade, Lebanon; Ms. Joanne Sarraf Chehab, Chief Executive Officer, Malia Holding; and Ms. Carole Moudaber Haddad, Chairwoman, FBN Levant. Moderated by Dr. Madonna Salameh-Ayanian, Director of the Strategic Corporate Relations Office, The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK).

For Banque BEMO, this participation reflects a conviction it has long held: that endurance, continuity, and the ability to keep building through every storm are what define institutions that last.

Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, accompanied by his Advisor Ms. Joumana Hobeika, paid a visit to H.E. Ambassador Sahar Baassiri Salam for an exchange on the Bank’s cultural, social, and environmental initiatives.

The discussion highlighted several flagship programs, including “Back to Our Cedar Roots,” which plants a cedar seedling in honor of every child born to a Lebanese mother and a non-Lebanese father, and “Rêver le Liban,” the national writing competition inviting students to envision the Lebanon of tomorrow — alongside other initiatives championed by the Bank.

Through these programs, Banque BEMO reaffirms its enduring commitment to culture, education, and civic responsibility across Lebanon.

Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, together with his advisor Mrs. Joumana Hobeika, and Mr. Bechara Youssef, Manager at Banque BEMO, paid a visit to General Security Director Major General Hassan Choucair.

The meeting was an opportunity to discuss Banque BEMO’s role in Lebanon and its presence in Syria through Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi, as well as the economic opportunities emerging across the region and the Bank’s efforts to support them through dedicated roundtables and direct engagement with clients.

The visit reflects Banque BEMO’s continued commitment to working alongside national institutions in the service of Lebanon’s economic recovery and regional cooperation.

Banque BEMO and the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a ceremony held at AUST’s Ashrafieh Campus. The agreement was signed by Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, and Dr. Riad Sakr, President of AUST.

We invite you to read the press release in the link in bio, as published by the National News Agency (NNA), and relayed by several media outlets in Lebanon.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions, bringing together their academic, professional, and alumni networks through educational and community-oriented initiatives, because our alumni are the future of Lebanon.

Banque BEMO and the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding during a ceremony held at AUST’s Ashrafieh Campus, bringing together the two institutions’ academic, professional, and alumni networks through educational and community-oriented initiatives.
 
The agreement was signed by Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, and Dr. Riad Sakr, President of AUST, in the presence of the leaders and administrators of both institutions.
 
In his address, Dr. Obegi affirmed that “building relations with academic institutions is essential, and through this MoU we bring together the alumni of AUST and Banque BEMO because our alumni are the future of Lebanon.” Dr. Sakr, for his part, noted that “higher education must remain closely connected to the society and economy it serves, and this partnership creates opportunities for students and alumni to engage with the professional world.”
 
Through this partnership, Banque BEMO reaffirms its conviction that building lasting relations with academic institutions and with the youth is essential to Lebanon’s renewal.
 

Dr. Riad Obegi, Chairman and General Manager of Banque BEMO, accompanied by his advisor, Mrs. Joumana Hobeika, paid a visit to Haigazian University, where they were received by Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the University.

We invite you to click on the link in bio to read the press release issued following the visit, as published in Arabic by Al Markazia.

The visit was an occasion to reaffirm the enduring relationship that has linked the two institutions for years, while also providing an opportunity for a candid and constructive exchange on their respective visions, priorities, and forthcoming projects.

Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une soirée Ciné Caravane, au parking de la Banque BEMO-Ashrafieh.
Au programme : un moment de cinéma, de découverte et de convivialité, à partager en famille ou entre amis.

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📆 27 aout 2026
🕰️ 20h-21h20
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Yesterday, our incredible team crossed the finish line for a great cause. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Every step reflected our shared commitment to teamwork, community, and making a positive impact beyond the workplace. We were proud to run in support of MySchoolPulse and contribute to a cause, supporting young heroes pursuing education as they bravely continue their schooling in hospital.

Thank you to everyone who participated, cheered us on, and helped make this event a success. Here is to creating an impact, one step at a time.