BEIRUT – The French-Lebanese Association
for Technical Sciences, -- represented by Vice-President of MENA EdTech
Alliance for International Partnerships and Relations Coordinator, Ms. Nora
Al-Murabi, and Head of Public Relations in "MENA EdTech Alliance, Ms. Aida
Al-Murabi Kabbara,--has honored HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman
of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), in a special ceremony that was held
in the Northern Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh was honored for his
ongoing contributions to serving the Lebanese society and his constant efforts
in developing the Northern Lebanese region in various fields including
 knowledge, digital transformation, technology and innovation. That is
also in recognition of his leading initiatives.

On behalf of the Association, Ms. Nora
Al-Murabi expressed her gratitude to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, welcoming him in
the capital of the North (Tripoli), in conjunction with the opening of the
third TAG-Knowledge Station at the Lebanese University - Tripoli branch.

In her remarks, Ms. Al-Murabi expressed
her wishes that Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh would have landed as a refugee in Tripoli,
instead of the Lebanese village of Al-Ghaziyeh back in 1948, due to
Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s loyalty to the village that offered him shelter and home.
She went on to praise Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh’s great achievements as well as his
loyalty to Lebanon.

Ms. Al-Murabi stated that the inauguration
of the third TAG.Global Knowledge Station is only the first step in the process
of developing the city of Tripoli in the fields of knowledge and education,
adding that cooperation between TAG.Global and the Association will be
maintained; to strengthen community partnership with the public and private
sectors in the field of technology development and digital economy.

For his part, Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh expressed
his thanks and appreciation for this honor, considering that all his
contributions and accomplishments are a duty he performs for his second
homeland, affirming his belief that Lebanon will prevail and overcome all the
difficulties and challenges through continuous learning.

Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh asserted his deep belief
that innovation is the only and best way to overcome challenges, noting that
TAG.Global Knowledge Stations are available for all to acquire necessary
science and technical skills which will positively impact the country and its
people. 

The honoring ceremony was held in the
presence of Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Ali Kanj, and on behalf
of President of the Lebanese University Prof. Bassam Badran, MENA EdTech
Alliance President, Dr. Rabie Baalbaki, Chairman of the Education and Culture
Committee from Tripoli Municipality, Dr. Bassem Bakhash, President of the
National Commission for Science and Research, Mr. Radwan Shoaib, and Adviser to
the Minister of Culture, Dr. Samira Baghdadi. That is in addition to Dr. Nadim
Mansouri and Dr. Bilal Baraka from the International Relations Office at the
Lebanese University, the EdTech Alliance Higher Education Officer in Lebanon,
Dr. Hicham El Khoury, and EdTech Alliance Vocational Education and Inclusion of
People with Determination (Special Needs) Officer, Mr. Shadi Mesrani.

From TAG.Global, Chair of Group Management Board
at TAG.Global, Mr. Salah Abu Osbeh, Executive Director of Lebanon Office, Mr.
Marwan Abu-Sahyoun, and Representative of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Culture
and Media in Lebanon, Mr. Burhan Al Ashkar, were also present.