12 Facts About Melhem Karam

Melhem Karam was a Lebanese writer and journalist who owned many publications, including Al Bayrak daily newspaper and Al Hawadeth weekly magazine.

Melhem Karam was the president of the Lebanese Journalists Union for nearly 50 years between 1961 and 2010.

Melhem Karam's parents were Karam Melhem Karam, an author, and Emilie Asmar.

Melhem Karam had two sisters and a brother, Issam Karam, who was the head of Beirut Bar Association.

In 1961 Melhem Karam was elected as the head of the Lebanese Journalists Union which he held until his death in 2010.

Melhem Karam was the vice president of the Arab Journalists' Federation and of the International Journalists' League.

Melhem Karam was the owner of the publishing house, Dar Alf Leila Wa Leila, which produced several publications, including Arabic weekly magazine Al Hawadeth, Al Bayrak daily newspaper, La Revue du Liban magazine and Monday Morning magazine.

Melhem Karam made many interviews with leading politicians, including Hosni Mubarak, King Fahd and King Hussein.

Melhem Karam was the author of the following books: The Storm, A Thousand and One Nights and The Secrets.

Melhem Karam married Leila Mubarak with whom he had three children.

Melhem Karam died from a heart attack on 23 May 2010.

Melhem Karam was the recipient of the following: Legion of Honor, National Order of the Cedar and National Order of Merit.