A new restaurant complex in Hazmieh and over 500 new jobs

The Minister of Tourism, Michel Pharaon, inaugurated yesterday the Backyard restaurant complex in Hazmieh, east of the capital, in the presence of the President of the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Night Clubs and Pastries in Lebanon, Toni Rami, the town mayor, Jean Asmar and a crowd of dignitaries. Pharaon  underlined in his word the importance of such project which generates more than 500 jobs.  Karim Burhani, one of the general directors at the Emerging Investment Partners (EIP) revealed that the venture is one of three undertakings by the 2-year-old company founded by Obaji and Fadel families and Wassim Hneineh, and which invests in the various economic sectors across the Arab region. Burhani thanked the tourism ministry and Hazmieh mayor for their support of the $9 million complex stretching over nearly 7800 km2 and embracing some 17 eateries and pubs. For his part, Jean Asmar described the project as “beautifully crafted and unique in its delicate features, particularly with the participation of prestigious commercial institutions.” He stressed the need of Hazmieh and the environs for such a great touristic, glamorous and elegant getaway”. He pledged to make the investment a success, especially that it is expected to benefit the young generation by providing employment opportunities and expand the revenues of the municipality to continue delivering the best services for its constituency. (Al Mustaqbal, Al Diyar, June 3, 2016)