Beiruting News

The Chamber of Commerce in Europe, Asia, and Africa hosted a closing dinner marking the end of Summer 2025, in partnership with its sister company, Crushers Bar Catering, owned and managed by Mr. Elie Kosseifi. The event took place on Friday, September 19, at Bourgeois Bohème Venue in Dbayeh.

The evening brought together a large gathering of diplomats, business leaders, and media professionals. The ceremony was presented by Dr. Dal Hitti, Senior Advisor to the Chamber’s President. Speeches were delivered by:

H.E. Dr. Anestass El Murr, Honorary Consul and President of the Chamber,

Dr. Nabil Tohme, Diamond Honorary Member, Chamber Representative in Batumi – Georgia, and Head of Municipality of Dbayeh, Zouk El Khrab, Awkar, and Haret El Bellaneh,

Mr. Elie Kosseifi, Founder and Owner of Crushers Bar Catering and Diamond Honorary Member of the Chamber.


The addresses highlighted the importance of international cooperation and the Chamber’s role, from its headquarters in Tbilisi, Georgia, in strengthening economic ties and opening new horizons for partnerships and trade exchange.

The evening also featured a special recognition ceremony honoring Ms. Mirvat El Nahas, media personality and Public Relations & Political Affairs Advisor at the Lebanese State Security Directorate, and Mr. Ziad Melki, a Lebanese-international businessman. Both were awarded the Chamber’s Diamond Honorary Membership in recognition of their careers and achievements.

The event concluded with the ceremonial cutting of a celebratory cake, in an atmosphere that combined diplomacy with economic and social exchange, reaffirming the Chamber’s role as a global bridge for dialogue and cooperation across Europe, Asia, and Africa.