Today, at the Regie’s headquarters in Hadath, a ceremony was held to honor the employees of the Regie who have reached retirement age in 2023. During the event, Eng. Nassif Seklaoui, Regie’s Director General, criticized proposals to increase taxes on tobacco as a means to boost state revenues. He described such call as “unconsidered statements” emphasizing that such comparisons should not be drawn with countries experiencing minimal levels of smuggling.
During the celebration titled “A Lifetime We Lived Together” commemorating the contributions of retired employees, Seklaoui remarked: “As we gather to honor our colleagues at this time of year, the time for them to leave us, we are reminded once more that our institution thrives on the dedication of those who wholeheartedly invested themselves. Their legacy endures, they remain intertwined with us neither departing nor fading from memory.”
Addressing the honorees, he added: “A part of you lingers here! It’s the essence of your being, your experience, your imprint, your passion, and the mark you’ve left. Similarly, the Regie stays with you – its corridors, offices, the shared memories, the sacrifices made... You dedicated yourselves to it ...and it al