Eleven years have passed since Kunhadi was founded in 2006. On this occasion, Kunhadi celebrated its 11th anniversary on November 24th in a press conference under the patronage of the Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Avedis Guidanian, at Movenpick Hotel – Beirut, at 9.30 a.m.
The event presenter, economic media expert Mr. Maurice Matta, opened the ceremony by welcoming guests, including the political and public figures, road safety experts and professionals from the private sector, for their commitment to improving road safety in Lebanon.
Kunhadi President Fady Gebrane said: “As is our tradition, every anniversary holds with it a surprise. This year, we are launching the first pillar of Save The Night: The Nightclubs and Pubs Pillar in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Syndicate of Owners of Restaurants, Cafes, Nigh-Clubs & Pastries in Lebanon, and in partnership with Diageo, Uber, and Zomato.”
Save The Night works on raising awareness on the risks of drunk and fatigue driving, discouraging underage and harmful consumption of alcohol. It engages nightlife stakeholders in youth safety by providing their staff members with specialized trainings enabling them to create a safer environment for young partygoers.
Kunhadi will be awarding “Save The Night” label for nightclubs and valet parking companies whose staff complete Kunhadi trainings and meet the safety requirements stated in the Nightclub Code. This code is created in collaboration with the Ministry of tourism and the partnership of the Syndicate of Night Clubs. Labeled nightclubs and pubs will be featured on Zomato App, in addition to social media networks and websites of Kunhadi, Zomato, and the Syndicate. Mr. Gebrane encourages all nightclub owners in Lebanon to participate in this project and get engaged in saving lives.
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Avedis Guidanian concluded the conference by emphasizing the Ministry’s dedication to all initiatives intended to protect partygoers in terms of consumption and safety.