Prof. Badran: We have entered a new era by
inaugurating TAGTech factory in the University

Prof. Badran: Lebanese University is the
first in the region to enter the field of electronic industries

Prof. Badran: The credit for this project
goes to Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh

BEIRUT - The Lebanese University
President, Prof. Bassam Badran has  announced that the University is
entering a new era with the inauguration of the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for
Technology (TAGTech) factory on its campus, stressing that this exceptional and
historic event will not only mark the launch of a successful and fruitful
collaboration with a well-known institution; rather it will also usher the
beginning of a new era in which the Lebanese University would effectively
transform into a proactive hub for education and research by entering the field
of manufacturing with firm determination.

This was part of his speech during the
opening ceremony patronized by the Prime Minister of Lebanon, HE Mr. Najib
Mikati, in the presence of Minister of Industry, HE Mr. George Bouchikian,
Minister of Education and Higher Education, HE Dr. Abbas Halabi, and
representative of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman of Talal
Abu-Ghazaleh Global (TAG.Global), in Lebanon for Culture and Media, Mr. Burhan
Al Ashkar.

Prof. Badran also affirmed that the
University became the first in the region to enter the technological industry
sector, indicating that its cooperation with HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, is
launching its joint project entitled “Made in the Lebanese University”.

He attributed the success of this project
o to Dr. Abu-Ghazaleh, the Palestinian-Arab-Lebanese and the most prominent
figure in economic development domains. 

 At the end of the ceremony, Prof.
Badran expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Mikati, for his ongoing
support to the University since 2011. He also acknowledged the support of the
Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, HE Mr. Nabih Berri, Lebanon’s Minister of
Education and Higher Education, HE Dr. Abbas Halabi, considering him the
partner in the University's achievements and the facilitator of all its needs
and demands. Additionally, he thanked Minister of Industry, Mr. George
Bouchikian for providing all necessary facilities, and the judicial bodies
whose support made this partnership legally possible.