Antoine Karam (Lebanese politician)

Antoine Karam (Arabic: أنطوان كرم; born 1956) is a Maronite Lebanese politician who served as the minister of environment.

Antoine Karam
Minister of Environment
In office
11 July 2008 – 9 November 2009
Prime MinisterFouad Siniora
Succeeded byMohammad Naji Rahhal
Personal details
Born1956 (age 67–68)
Hadath, Lebanon
Political partyLebanese Forces
SpouseDanielle Mattar
Children2
Alma materSt. Joseph University

Early life and education edit

Karam was born in Hadath in 1956.[1] He holds a medicine degree, which he received from the University of St. Joseph in 1985.[1]

Career edit

Karam is a member of the Lebanese Forces, led by Samir Geagea, since its inception.[1][2] He is a member of party's executive committee.[1]

Karam was appointed minister of environment to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Fouad Siniora on 11 July 2008.[3][4] He was part of the 14 March alliance in the cabinet. His tenure ended in November 2009, and he was replaced by Mohammad Naji Rahhal in the post.[5]

Personal life edit

Karam is married to Danielle Mattar and has two children.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Meet the government". Now Lebanon. 11 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 September 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  2. ^ "Lebanese Forces Take Legal Action Against Wahab for Slander". Naharnet. Beirut. 7 December 2008. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. ^ "Lebanon's new government lineup". Lebanonwire. Beirut. 11 July 2008. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  4. ^ "The Christians' battle". Now Lebanon. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2013.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "History". Ministry of Environment. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Profiles: Lebanon's new government". Lebanonwire. 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.