Melhem Karam

Melhem Karam (1932–2010) was a Lebanese writer and journalist who owned many publications, including Al Bayrak daily newspaper and Al Hawadeth weekly magazine. He was also the president of the Lebanese Journalists Union for nearly 50 years between 1961 and 2010.

Early life and education Karam was born in Chouf, Deir al Qamar, in 1932. His parents were Karam Melhem Karam, an author, and Emilie Asmar.

Karam graduated from the Sagesse high school and then, studied law at the Saint Joseph University and at the Lebanese University. In 1961 Karam was elected as the head of the Lebanese Journalists Union He was also the vice president of the Arab Journalists' Federation and of the International Journalists' League. including Arabic weekly magazine Al Hawadeth, Al Bayrak daily newspaper, La Revue du Liban magazine and Monday Morning magazine.

Personal life and death Karam married Leila Mubarak with whom he had three children. He died from a heart attack on 23 May 2010.

Awards Karam was the recipient of the following: Legion of Honor (France; 1985), National Order of the Cedar (Officer, 1987) and National Order of Merit (France; Officer, 1988).