BEIRUT - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global
(TAG.Global) and Emir Magid Arslan Foundation have signed an agreement at the
Foundation’s headquarters in Lebanon to cooperate in the field of training and
capacity building, especially in information technology, cybersecurity, and
training courses. The agreement was signed during the inauguration of Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge Station at the Foundation’s headquarters.

The agreement was signed by Princess Zeina
Magid Arslan, the Foundation’s president, and Mr. Burhan Al Ashkar,
representative of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for culture and media in Lebanon,
in the presence of Princess Wafaa Al Atrash, president of the American Center
of Research (ACOR), Mr. Shedeed Hanna, the mayor of Choueifat city,
representatives of local authorities, and political parties’ officials in the
city, in addition to representatives of youth organizations and people from the
region.

In her delivered speech, Dr. Linda
Al-Tanouri, the Foundation vice president, stated that the goal of this project
is to provide technical and professional training that comes within the shared
interest of both sides. This is to empower the youth, enhance their skills, and
help them enter the labor market and support their entrepreneurship.

Dr. Al-Tanouri further indicated that
TAG.Global Knowledge Station would effectively contribute to providing
education for all segments of society; irrespective of their areas of interest
or level of technical proficiency, reaffirming that digital transformation is
now a methodology and a lifestyle rather than a luxury. She continued by
emphasizing that all individuals and communities shall keep up to date with
such transformation to positively serve and benefit humanity, communities, and
the homeland.  

During the opening of TAG Knowledge
Station, Mr. Al Ashkar gave a brief on the Knowledge Stations’ mission and the
various courses it offers through Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Digital Training Platform
in more than 300 fields; especially in information technology, cybersecurity,
digital marketing and others.

He also pointed to the technological
devices manufactured and produced by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Technology
(TAGTech), a member of TAG.Global, praising the advanced level of such devices
which have become available in the Lebanese market with high-specs at
competitive and affordable prices. 

For her part, Princess Zeina Arslan expressed
her happiness for opening a Knowledge Station that serves the people in
Choueifat city, outlining the services provided by the Foundation that include
training, education, and health for all residents of the region.