An aerial view of Beirut airport, taken on March 7, 2020. (Credit: Patrick Baz/AFP)
Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny dismissed Fadi al-Hassan, acting president of Rafik Hariri International Airport (RHIA) and acting director-general of Civil Aviation, from his duties on Wednesday, according to a statement released by his ministry the following day.Hassan confirmed his dismissal to L'Orient-Le Jour, stating that he was "completely leaving his functions," but will maintain his position as an engineer under contract with the ministry.Hassan, who is known to be close with Hezbollah, was criticized for accumulating unjustified positions, a situation deemed "illegal" by a source familiar with the matter.The three roles of the airport presidency, general-director of Civil Aviation, and airport management were until now all held by members of the Shiite community, of which Amal and...
Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny dismissed Fadi al-Hassan, acting president of Rafik Hariri International Airport (RHIA) and acting director-general of Civil Aviation, from his duties on Wednesday, according to a statement released by his ministry the following day.Hassan confirmed his dismissal to L'Orient-Le Jour, stating that he was "completely leaving his functions," but will maintain his position as an engineer under contract with the ministry.Hassan, who is known to be close with Hezbollah, was criticized for accumulating unjustified positions, a situation deemed "illegal" by a source familiar with the matter.The three roles of the airport presidency, general-director of Civil Aviation, and airport management were until now all held by members of the Shiite community, of which Amal and...