BETHLEHEM – On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the community of Ma’an Lil-Hayat received H. E. Dr. Ahmad Majdalani, Social Affairs Minister of the Palestinian Authority alongside his delegation and a number of charitable organizations.

The minister and his delegation started their visit in the workshops of Ma’an where they were welcomed by community leader Mahera Gharib, the core members and the assistants. All along the visit, Mahera explained to the minister the importance of having a place like Ma’an in Palestine. She then talked about the process of producing the wool-felt items.

The visit then continued at Ma’an Lil-Hayat Boutique Hotel where Mahera gave a historical overview of Morcos Nassar Palace, the renovation of the building and the ongoing work of the boutique hotel.

The tour concluded with a lunch in honor of the minister and his delegation, after which a symbolic gift made by the core members was offered to his excellency.