1/9/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces, in cooperation with the Vehicle and Machinery Registration Authority, organized a training course at the Internal Security Forces Institute – Aramoun for candidates seeking a driving instructor license. The candidates completed a specialized training program after obtaining a Technical Superior (TS) diploma in Traffic Studies.
On 27 August 2026, under the patronage of Internal Security Forces Director General Major General Raed Abdallah, a graduation and certificate-awarding ceremony was held at the Institute’s Major General Ambassador Ahmad El-Hajj Hall, following the trainees’ completion of the program.
The ceremony was attended by ISF Institute Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Abla; course coordinator between the ISF Institute and the Vehicle and Machinery Registration Authority and Head of the Public Relations Division, Brigadier General Joseph Mousallem; First and Second Assistant Commanders of the Institute, Brigadier Generals Saadallah Semrout and Ahmad Ali Ahmad; Officers’ College Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Abou Daher; as well as officers, civilian instructors, graduates, and other Institute officers.
Remarks by Institute Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Abla:
On behalf of ISF Director General Major General Raed Abdallah, and on my own behalf, I welcome you to the Internal Security Forces Institute.
Given Lebanon’s economic circumstances and their impact on infrastructure, the suspension of vehicle inspections, the high number of road accidents and fatalities, as well as reckless driving and disregard for traffic laws by some motorists, this first-of-its-kind course is intended to strengthen road safety, reduce accidents, and ensure that citizens wishing to learn to drive are trained in proper driving principles in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
At the Internal Security Forces Institute, we are committed to organizing such courses and promoting road safety, alongside the many academic, theoretical, and practical training programs we provide.
Today, we are pleased to graduate the first class of the Driving Instructor License course. Congratulations on your graduation. I encourage you to make the fullest possible use of the knowledge and experience you have acquired to educate and train citizens.
Finally, we thank Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad Hajjar for supporting this course, as well as Head of the Vehicle Registration Authority Brigadier General Nazih Kobrossli for his efforts to introduce specialized instructors into driving schools.
Long live the Internal Security Forces, and long live Lebanon.
Remarks by Course Coordinator Brigadier General Joseph Mousallem:
Today’s occasion goes beyond receiving a certificate: you are taking on a responsibility.
This certificate is the culmination of a long period of study, specialization, and training. You began this journey after completing your TS in Traffic Studies, and today you are completing an essential stage on your path to becoming driving instructors. For us, however, this is not the end goal; it is the beginning of much greater ambitions.
For years, we have had a dream: to establish genuine driving schools in Lebanon—schools that do not merely teach people how to operate a vehicle, but teach them how to protect their own lives and the lives of others.
You are therefore not simply the first class of driving instructors; you are part of a foundational stage at the national level. Tomorrow, you will return to your communities, schools, and students and teach them not only traffic laws, but also a road culture that protects lives, an ethic of driving that promotes safety, and a concept of road safety that reflects civic responsibility.
Traffic law is not merely a collection of rules and penalties. It affects every citizen and every road user and can serve as a means of teaching responsibility, respect, ethics, national belonging, and how we communicate with one another on the road.
With road accidents and fatalities reaching an alarming level, your mission is to help build a common language of the road for all road users in Lebanon—a language understood and respected by everyone, one that recognizes that the road does not belong to any one person and that behind every car, every motorcycle, and every road user is a human being whose family is waiting for them to return home.
Like many developed countries, we can significantly reduce road fatalities. This is an enormous responsibility because it touches directly on the balance between life and death. We can achieve this if we work together, change our driving culture, and make road safety a conviction, a philosophy, and a way of life rather than merely a subject taught in the classroom.
Your true success will not be measured by the number of people you teach to drive, but by the number of people you help return safely to their homes and families.
I hope this certificate marks the beginning of a new journey that we will continue together toward genuine driving schools, more responsible drivers, and safer roads.
Congratulations to everyone. Our shared mission is to contribute to the development of our country, the advancement of our society, and the protection of the lives of all those who live here.
Long live road safety, and long live the youth of Lebanon.
During the ceremony, the graduates took the Driving Instructor’s Oath (“Waad Alayye”). Brigadier Generals Ahmad Abla, Joseph Mousallem, and Ahmad Abou Daher, together with Bassam Dagher, Secretary of the Association of Driving School Owners in Lebanon, then presented the graduates with their certificates. Commemorative photographs were taken at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat crime throughout Lebanese territory, on 16-9-2026, an investigation report from the Raoucheh Police Station was referred to the Beirut Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit. The report concerned a complaint filed by a citizen against an unknown person for stealing furniture, carpets, batteries belonging to a solar energy system, and a wristwatch from his residence in the Raoucheh area. The value of the stolen items was estimated at USD 400,000. The aforementioned Detachment immediately launched the necessary investigations and inquiries. It managed to identify the shop in the capital where several of the carpets had been sold. The shop is owned by: M. K. (born in 1970, Lebanese national). The Detachment subsequently identified the seller of the carpets as M. Gh. (born in 1990, Lebanese national), who worked as a security guard outside the building where the complainant resides. During questioning, the latter stated that he had sold the carpets at the request of: M. H. (born in 1995, Lebanese national), who had previously worked as a driver for the complainant before leaving his job and going into hiding. Following surveillance and monitoring, the aforementioned Detachment arrested M. H. on 18-10-2026 in the Barbir area, where he was hiding inside a house. A magnetic access card for the entrance door of the building where the complainant resides was seized in his possession. During questioning, the suspect confessed to stealing from several residences belonging to the complainant and stated that he had sold the stolen items to several shops in Beirut for USD 15,000. Several individuals who had traded the stolen items among themselves were questioned. The majority of the stolen property, including carpets, lithium batteries, antiques, and an electric generator, was recovered. The seized stolen items were returned to the complainant. The three individuals mentioned above were arrested and referred to the competent judicial authorities pursuant to their instructions.
17/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: First: Maameltein (Half Marathon) On 18-10-2026, between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., the Lebanese Athletics Federation will organize the “2026 Lebanese Half Marathon Championship.” The race will start at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex in Jounieh, proceed toward Maameltein – Oscar Palace intersection, then head back toward Dbayeh along the coastal road, before the Martyr Brigadier General Wissam al-Hassan Barracks. Participants will then follow the same route back to the starting point. Accordingly, traffic heading toward Beirut will be diverted from the coastal Ghazir intersection toward the highway. Traffic heading toward Maameltein will be diverted from the KFC roundabout toward the eastern carriageway of the highway. The road inside Jounieh Souk, up to ATCL, will be completely closed until the event is over. Second: Omar Daouk Street (Filming) On 18-10-2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., TEST TEST Production Company will conduct filming on Omar Daouk Street, opposite Beirut Towers. Accordingly, traffic on the aforementioned street will be cut off and diverted toward STARCO until filming is completed. Third: Ain el-Mreisseh (Sporting Event) Starting at 6:00 a.m. on 18-10-2026, under the supervision of the Lebanese Triathlon Federation, RISE AND RISE TEAM Club Association will organize a SPRINT TRIATHLON along the coastal road extending from the Corniche adjacent to the American University of Beirut toward Ain el-Mreisseh, reaching McDonald’s restaurant, and returning to the starting point. Accordingly, the road between the Officers’ Club traffic light and Abdel Nasser Mosque in Ain el-Mreisseh will be closed in both directions until the event is over. Fourth: Charles Helou Avenue (Car Race) On 18-10-2026, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., the “Fifth Speed Race” will take place along the route extending from George Haddad Street to the Emigrant Statue on Charles Helou Avenue – the coastal road, in both directions. Traffic will be diverted until the event is over, as follows: Traffic will be cut off at the Emigrant Statue and diverted toward the Kataeb Party headquarters. Traffic will be cut off at George Haddad Street, and vehicles will be prohibited from entering the tunnel and diverted toward the Kataeb Party headquarters. Traffic coming from Customs Street and the port entrances will be cut off. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the posted traffic signs in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
17/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: On 18-10-2026, starting at 8:00 a.m., a sporting and environmental event entitled “A Seedling of Hope in Our Streets” will be held at the invitation of the Choueifat Cycling Club. Accordingly, the following intersections will be closed until the participating cyclists have passed through: Deir Qoubel intersection – Spinneys Mall roundabout – Khaldeh Triangle – Khaldeh coastal road – Rishani Station intersection – Tiro intersection – Harajli intersection – Zain El Abidine intersection – Kfarchima intersection – Khatib and Shabaan intersection. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of these measures and comply with the instructions of Internal Security Forces personnel and the traffic signs in place, in order to facilitate traffic flow.
17/10/2026
The Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: As a result of intensive inquiries and investigations conducted by the personnel of the Baabda Judicial Detachment of the Judicial Police Unit, and following surveillance and monitoring, they arrested the individual identified as: M. Z. (born in 1993, Lebanese national), on charges of fraud and swindling. The detainee claimed to work as an “official government transactions agent” at the Baabda and Beirut Palaces of Justice, under the name “Mr. Mohammad Baalbaki.” He allegedly deceived individuals by claiming that he could pay traffic fines, lift vehicle impoundments, submit requests for the release of detainees, pay bail on their behalf, and handle various other judicial transactions. After receiving money from his victims through transfers sent to him in several instalments via money transfer companies, he would stop answering their calls and disappear. Accordingly, the Directorate General of the Internal Security Forces is circulating the detainee’s photograph, pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Anyone who has fallen victim to his activities and recognizes him is requested to visit the Baabda Judicial Detachment at the Baabda Serail or call either of the following numbers: 05-921115 / 05-922173, in preparation for taking the necessary legal measures.
16/10/2026
