Sin El Fil
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About the municipality
Old Sin El Fil
The first municipality was established in Sin El Fil in 1910, named "Commission", was headed by Father Youssef El-Hayek, and it administers the affairs of Sin El Fil, Dekwaneh , and Bourj Hammoud. On March 22, 1915, Father Youssef Al-Hayek was executed. “Commission” was handled by the rotation of Bechara El-Khoury and Nicolas Youssef El-Hayek. In 1938, the Sin El Fil region owned an independent municipality, headed by Salim Zwain (1938-1952), Fayez Youssef Shaoul (1952-1962), and Habib Hakim (1963-1998). He stayed the mayor of the municipality until 1998, when the municipal elections were held, which brought lawyer Sami Shaoul as head of the municipal council (1998-2004). This was followed by the 2004 elections, in which the list of the current president, Mr. Nabil Kahala (2004-2010) won, till the present time.
Sin el-Fil ( Arabic : سنّ الفيل / ALA-LC : Sinn al-Fīl) is a suburb east of Beirut in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate , Lebanon,
Country: Lebanon
Governorate: Mount Lebanon District: Matn Area: 2.3km2 Elevation: 50m Population: 80,0000
Infrastructures
The location of Sin El Fil was distinguished by its proximity to the capital, Beirut, and Beirut International Airport, where it has all the necessary infrastructure, facilities and a clean environment to attract large tourism projects, which made it a center for major investments.... Sin El Fil was known for its orchards in which olive trees grow and some Citrus fruits... However, agriculture has reduced its areas after urbanization invaded its lands, and its vegetables are limited to a number of pine trees and ornamental shrubs between tall buildings. The municipality worked to rehabilitate the main roads, expand them and comprehensively pave the internal roads after implementing and maintaining winter water and sewage channels in several neighborhoods, in addition to renaming the streets within the framework of the “Lebanon by the Address” project. As well as the development of sidewalks on most of the internal streets of Sin El Fil, to become equipped for the disabled, the restoration and painting of walls and the construction of new walls, the lighting of the internal streets and some main streets, the installation of traffic lights in all the municipality and in addition to the development workshop completed by the Municipal Council, Sin El Fil witnessed a development workshop on The state level increased its urban character and changed some of its features. Roundabouts were absent, replacing them with new bridges, roads and intersections that made Sin El Fil an important crossing point between the various Lebanese regions. As for the violations, the municipality of Sin El Fil demolished illegal and infringing properties on public property in order to widen the road, beautify the entrance to Sin El Fil and return private property to its owners.
Achievements
Sin El Fil is located in the northeastern suburbs of the capital, Beirut. Its approx area is 3 square kilometres. It rises about 50 meters above sea level and is separated from Beirut by the river known as the Beirut River. Sin El Fil is divided into four main neighborhoods: Hay El Baldeh, Jeser El Basha, El Herej and Hay El Jadeed. Each neighborhood has specific social and economic characteristics. Here are some pictures from the area.
Town council
According to Article 47 of the Municipalities Law - Legislative Decree No. 118/1977, every work of a public benefit nature, within the municipality, is within the competence of the Municipal Council. The Municipal Council may express its recommendations and wishes in all matters of municipal interest and express its observations and suggestions regarding the public needs in the municipality,(...) According to Article 52 of the Municipalities Law - Legislative Decree No. 118/1977, the Municipal Council monitors the work of the executive authority and ensures the proper functioning of the municipality, and reports the results of the monitoring work to the supervisory authority.
Important sites
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Sin El Fil Municipality
The origins of the word Sin El Fil comes from the Syriac “Shen-de-Fila”, meaning “the colour of ivory”. Other sources see the word Sin-El-Fil the name of a Saint and hermit, “Theophilus”, who lived a significant part of his life in Sin-El-Fil, and notably during crusades.
Geographical situation Sin El Fil is located in the North-West suburban area of Beirut. Its surface area is around 3 square km. It is separated from Beirut by the Beirut River. Sin El Fil is divided into four main districts: El Jadid, Baldeh, Jisr El Bacha and Al Horj, each having particular qualities. In the Eastern suburb of Beirut, the population almost reaches 80 000 inhabitants. The number of voters does not go above 10 000 people, and an important part of them do not live in Sin El Fil.
Regional situation Sin El Fil is in the district of Mount Lebanon, which is one of the six “Mohafazat” of the country, in the casa of Metn. It is 50 m above the sea level and 6 km away from the International Airport of Beirut. Sil El Fil is a big door to the capital and plays a linking role between Beirut and the Lebanese summer stations that are in the regions of Metn and Kesrouan. It goes along the longitudinal axis of the road, connecting Beirut suburbs from South to North.
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Saydeh Public Garden
Working Hours Monday: 10AM to 6PM, Tuesday: 10AM to 6PM, Wednesday: 10AM to 6PM Thursday: 10AM to 6PM Friday: 10AM to 6PM Saturday: 10AM to 6PM Sunday: 10AM to 6PM,
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Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique
The Lebanese National Conservatory was founded in the 1920s. Wadih Sabra (the composer of the Lebanese National Anthem) was the founder of the Music School which later became the Conservatory.
In 1953, President Camille Chamoun requested from the Minister of Education to invite the pianist, composer and conductor Anis Fuleihan to take charge of the Conservatory. The Conservatory became in 1959 an Autonomous National Institution under the supervision of the Minister of Education. Anis Fuleihan was followed as directors of the Conservatory by Nicolas Dahl, Toufic Succar, R.F. Youssef El Khoury, Antoine Hobeika.
During the Lebanese war (1975-1991) the National Conservatory suffered great material damage: all the instruments, documents and library were looted and burnt. The Conservatory resumed teaching in 1991 and was upgraded in 1995 to a National Institution of Higher Education. The President of the Conservatory from 1991 until 2011 was the composer Dr. Walid Gholmieh. After the passing of Dr. Gholmieh in June 2011, Mr. Hanna el Amil was appointed as Acting President. In May 2014, Dr. Walid Moussallem was appointed as Interim President.
In 2014, Dr. Walid Moussallem began to pursue a project to build a building for the Conservatory with a concert hall for the orchestra. His effort was fruitful, and the project was launched in January 2018 after the allocation of a piece of land, area of 15000 square meters, and the Chinese state committed to implement the entire project with all equipment without any financial compensation.
Address: Horsh Tabet, Near Hayek roundabout Supervisor: Mrs. Hélène Aoun, Mr. Wissam Badr, Mrs. Georgette Semaan, Mr. David Estephan Phone: 01 489 530 Fax: 01 500 996
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LeMall Habtoor
A shopping center with a distinctive twist. With its valet parking service, interactive game projections and a virtual aquarium, Le Mall is a trend setter that takes modern city life to the next level for the whole family.You can find an alluring variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment zones, bright ambiance, a stunning sky light and panoramic lifts.
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Hilton Habtoor
Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand is located at Charles De Gaulle St. Horsh Tabet, 2.3 miles from the center of Beirut. Le Mall Sin El Fil is the closest landmark to Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand. Family-friendly ski hotel with a full-service spa. Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand guests can head out to the slopes, sip drinks at the bar/lounge, and enjoy an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. All 195 soundproofed rooms feature WiFi and 24-hour room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find LCD TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include furnished balconies and minibars. Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand offers 195 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes.
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Adyan Foundation
General Information
Adyan is a foundation for managing diversity, promoting solidarity and safeguarding human dignity. We are a group of individuals who want a world that embraces diversity, in which we live together in peace.
We work locally, regionally and globally to achieve Inclusive Citizenship, develop Education on Living Together, activate Religious Social Responsibility, and promote Spiritual Solidarity. We also seek to contribute to Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and advancing Freedom of Religion and Belief. We work through homegrown solutions in Education, Research, Policy Making, Media, and Community Engagement Networks.
Adyan was established on August 6, 2006, and is registered in Lebanon as a non-profit, independent, non-governmental organization (NGO), under the number 1103 by Ministerial Decree dated 18 September 2008.
Mission and Objectives
Vision
Adyan envisions a world where diversity between individuals and communities is lived as an enrichment, generating mutual understanding, intercultural citizenship, creative development, sustainable peace, and spiritual solidarity.
Mission
Adyan works on valuing religious diversity in its conceptual and practical dimensions, promoting citizenship and peaceful coexistence and diversity management among individuals and communities, on the social, political, educational, informational and spiritual levels, and offering support to the marginalized groups and relief for the afflicted, and working for social and transitional justice, as well as human and ecological development in a holistic and sustainable way.
Main Projects / Activities
Adyan is divided into five departments: The Institute of Citizenship and Diversity Management, Community Engagement Department, The Rashad Center for Cultural Governance, The Development & International Relations Department and the Media Department.
Adyan’s projects include its youth education program Alwan that has been running in Lebanon since 2007. In place of societal – and often inherited – sectarianism, ignorance, prejudice and wounded memories, Alwan provides opportunities for discussion, critical thinking, and new experiences. Another initiative is the Forum for Religious Social Responsibility, which amplifies the voices of religious leaders to foster positive societal change. Adyan also runs a regional training of trainers’ programme, which has resulted in a network of Trainers on Inclusive Citizenship covering 13 Arab countries.
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Public Library
Sin el fil public library is the main destination for every student of science or culture. It is known by allowing the researcher to obtain the knowledge he wants free of charge, in addition to having computers connected to the Internet. In our project, the library witnessed a huge change by converting it from a paper library to a digital library as it provides the user with familiarization with its contents and the possibility of using the computer in the search process and achieving participation in the information network.
Take a look at the available books here!
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- Charbel Geagea
- Christa Kafrouni
- Gaelle Wehbe
- Jennifer Mdawar
- Josee Tarabey
- Joy Allam
- Karl Anthony Eid
- Marita Hourany
- Tatiana Badran
