The
British Embassy in Lebanon along with the Online Collaborative had the pleasure
to host a dinner tweet-up in honor of the 30 delegates of British Embassies
from all across the Middle East & North Africa region this Wednesday, October fifth.
The
dinner took place at Amarres in Zaitunay Bay. The
British Ambassador to Lebanon HMA Tom Fletcher, the delegates, media figures, a group of
influential tweeps in Lebanon and distinguished members of Online Collaborative
enjoyed the delicious food sponsored by Amarres Bistro & Cafe Français.
Prior
to having dinner, the British Ambassador to Lebanon HMA Tom Fletcher gave a brief speech
about how important social media is becoming, especially in this area of the world. He
stressed on the idea that the current generation holds the key to a brighter future
as it initiates the change. In addition to that, he also encouraged all attendees
or “tweeplomats” as he called them, to network and collaborate, as there is a lot
to learn from everyone.
Furthermore,
Weam Alawar, the president of AUB's Online Collaborative, presented the AUB OC cabinet members to the attendees. Everyone then enjoyed a
wonderful meal thanks to our good friends and hosts at The Alleyway Group!
It is at the core of values of the Online Collaborative to elevate effective usage of Social Media, especially when it comes to diplomacy.
Check out the photos on Online Collaborative's and Amarres's facebook pages.
It is at the core of values of the Online Collaborative to elevate effective usage of Social Media, especially when it comes to diplomacy.
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| AUB's Online Collaborative Cabinet Members: (L-R): Raghd Hamzeh, Ayman Jalloul, Mohammad Hijazi, Nour Rifaï, Weam El-Awar, HMA Tom Fletcher, Omar Z. Aridi and Ali El Dali |
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| Board members of the Online Collaborative NGO: (L-R) Ziad Kamel, Youssef Alam, Mohammad Hijazi, Darine Sabbagh, Walid Khalife, HMA Tom Fletcher, Garen Yepremian, Yasmine Hajjar, Weam El-Awar and Joseph Maalouf |
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| HMA Tom Fletcher during his speech |
