Beirut: A meeting between Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and National Education Minister Rima Karami, in the presence of Lebanese University President Professor Bassam Badran, has begun at the Ministry of Finance. The discussions are focusing on the dossier of granting full-time status to contract professors at the Lebanese University.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, the meeting aims to address the ongoing concerns related to the employment status of contract professors. This issue has been a subject of deliberation for some time, as the professors seek to obtain full-time positions, which would provide them with job security and other benefits associated with full-time employment. The presence of Professor Bassam Badran at the meeting underscores the significance of the matter for the Lebanese University.

The outcome of this meeting could potentially impact the faculty structure and operational dynamics at the Lebanese University, affecting both administrative policies and the academic environment. The decision to grant full-time status is expected to influence not only the professors involved but also the broader educational landscape in the country.