Munib & Angela Masri Foundation sponsored a concert titled ” Talent Despite Disability”

The Munib & Angela Masri Foundation sponsored a  concert in July 2013 in Ramallah titled ” Talent Despite Disability” for people with disabilities. These artists and musicians came from various parts of the country, including Jerusalem, the West Bank and the north, close to Nazareth. The evening performances included singing,  poetry reading, and a play. The MDF is proud to have sponsored this event as it is in the Foundation’s objectives to support people with special needs. ...

July 1, 2013

MDF Replaces Farmer’s Horse Killed by Settlers with a New Tractor

Hamid Daraghmeh, a farmer from a village outside Nablus, recently lost his horse to settler aggression and violence. The settlers killed Daragmeh’s plow horse in an unprovoked attack on his farm land adjacent to his family home. The perpetrators from a neighboring settlement have not been charged with any crime by the Israeli police, although their identities are known. Without the plow horse, Daragmeh cannot perform the daily critical tasks of turning and clearing the heavy soil of the farm, or transporting crops to market. Daragmeh is a subsistence farmer, able to provide for his family’s needs but without financial reserves or access to supplemental resources. The MDF, learning of the crime and the vulnerability of the Daragmeh family, stepped in and replaced the horse with a new tractor, which will enable Daragmeh to farm his land quickly, efficiently and more profitably. The story was covered extensively in the local Arabic press. ...

April 15, 2013

Mr. Munib R. Masri visits Ibn Sina Hospital Project in Jenin

Mr. Masri, accompanied by his grandchildren, visited Ibn Sina     Hospital in the City of Jenin. This hospital will provide quality medical services and the best care to patients in the northern areas of Palestine. Mr. Masri’s visit was an exploratory one and also aimed at attracting more investors to participate. The presence of this hospital will not only provide reliable services in an underdeveloped health sector, but  will also be an economically feasible project for investors. Azzam Al Ahmad, a member of the Legislative Council, accompanying Mr. Masri , agreed and stressed the importance  of organizing such visits and briefing investors on the progress of the hospital. From his side, Mr. Masri called upon the management of the project and  continue contacting investors as it will contribute in building trust and mobilizing more people to invest in this vital project.  He also promised to raise MDF’s contribution in this project as he is confident that this hospital is a viable national project- par excellence. ...

March 17, 2013

The Role of Natural Gas in Lebanon’s Future Energy Mix

Organized by AUB's Munib and Angela Masri Institute of Energy and Natural Resources, under the patronage and with the participation of the Lebanese Minister of Energy and Water, H.E. Gebran Bassil, the one-day workshop addressed the topic, "The Role of Natural Gas in Lebanon's Future Energy Mix." It also included Arab and international energy experts who discussed how to prepare for the "hydrocarbon era." This international workshop on natural gas took place at AUB in Beirut on April 27, 2012. Trustee Emeritus Munib Masri, after whom the institute was named, said that the institute was created to ensure that energy projects will be developed with sustainability, excellence, and innovation in mind. "AUB, with its ideal geographical location and as a regional knowledge center is best equipped to ensure the success of our mission," said Masri. ...

April 27, 2012

Arab Capital Meets in Support of the Nazareth Academic Institute and Honors Palestinian Businessman Munib R. Masri

At an unprecedented evening in the history of Nazareth and in a luxurious atmosphere in which hundreds of invited Arab owners of capital attended atmospherea charitable dinner event on February 9, 2012 at the Golden Crown Nazareth Hotel. .  The dinner was jointly organized by the Nazareth Municipality, Nazareth Fund and Nazareth Academic Institute in support of the Nazareth Academic Institute- the first Arab academic institute that offers students a bachelor’s degree in the subjects of media and physics with official recognition from the Higher Education Council in Israel. The event program was as follows: A performance by the Oud An-Ned choir led by musician Katie Jarjurah,  a speech delivered by the mayor of Nazareth, Mr. Ramez Jaraiseh - a Samih Al-Qasim poem recited by the poet Marwan Makhoul in honor of Samih Al-Qasim, who apologized for not being able to attend due to health reasons, a performance by the Al-Masiyyah “Diamond” band led by the musician Kamil Shahrawi along with the guest of honor, Nadine Khatib, a standup comedy performance by Odai Khalifeh, a performance by the Nabil Abboud classic trio band (violin, cello, piano), a screening of a film  entitled “The Identity of the Academy” and produced the Nazareth Academic Institute students, a speech delivered by Mr. Ahmad ‘Afifi, Chairman of the Nazareth Fund, a speech by Mr. Beshara Kattuf, chairman of the Fund’s administrative Board, and a  speech expressing gratitude by Mr. George Kanaze’. During the ceremony that was directed by Fou’ad ‘Awad and in which Iman Bassiouni was the emcee, an auction was held where a poem personally hand-written by the poet Samih Al-Qasim and entitled “I walk upright” was bought by Michel Zaher for USD 10,000.  Also a painting made by the artist Suleiman Mansour was bought by Ahmad Afifi for USD 21,000 and a gold jewelry item designed by Kattouf Jewelry was bought by lawyer Mazen Qobti for USD 10,000. Furthermore, a bronze statue sculpted by the artist Sana’ Beshara was bought by Omar M. Masri for USD 7,000. Mr. Ghasoub Sarhan, a cloths designer, emceed the auction. During the event, Mr. Munib R. Masri was honored for the generous and persistent support he offers to the project of constructing a university in Nazareth. He has donated USD five million for the project, and promised to raise more funds for this purpose. Masri delivered a speech and conveyed the best wishes of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas to the residents of Nazareth and those overseeing the university project.  During his speech, tears were streaming down Masri’s cheeks due to his hearty support for this project that is vital for Nazareth and the Palestinian people. ...

February 9, 2012