ALBAWABA Dr. Ali Hamieh, the Minister of Public Works and Transport in Lebanon's caretaker government, has taken a significant step towards addressing the aftermath of the tragic Beirut Port explosion of 2020.
According to reports from the National News Agency, Dr. Hamieh has initiated a public tender for the sale of the remnants left in the wake of this devastating incident.
These remnants predominantly consist of substantial quantities of metals and scrap materials that have lingered within the confines of the Beirut Port since the explosion occurred three years ago.
This tender is an integral component of the comprehensive Beirut Port reconstruction plan, previously announced with the objective of being carried out using the available resources under the management of the port authorities.
The launch of this tender was a momentous occasion attended by notable figures, including Sajih Attieh, Chairman of the Parliamentary Works Committee, Dr. Jean Al-Alia, Chairman of the General Procurement Authority, and key members of the Beirut Port Board of Directors.
On August 4, 2020, the world watched in horror as a catastrophic explosion rocked the port of Beirut, Lebanon. The incident, often described as one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, was a tragic event that changed countless lives and the city's landscape forever.
The explosion was caused by the ignition of approximately 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate that had been improperly stored in a warehouse at the port for years.
The resulting blast sent shockwaves through the city, obliterating entire neighborhoods, shattering windows, and causing widespread devastation within a radius of several kilometers. The mushroom cloud that rose above the port was visible from miles away.
The explosion claimed the lives of at least 218 people, injured over 6,000, and left an estimated 300,000 individuals without a place to call home.
