Minister of both Culture and Agriculture of the Government Hassan Diab, something subject to new controversy in Lebanon, many wondering about the advisability of merging the 2 ministries, Abbas Mortada is a member of the Amal Movement.
He holds a BA in History from the Islamic University.
Originally from the Bekaa, he is also the head of the municipalities of this region where he and his relatives are the owners of many gas stations and a hotel.