BEIRUT - Lebanon’s Minister of Industry,
Mr. George Bouchikian, has expressed his pride in opening the first factory of
its kind in Lebanon to manufacture technological devices at the Lebanese
University, in cooperation and partnership with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for
Technology (TAGTech), a member firm of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global
(TAG.Global), during the opening ceremony of the TAGTech factory at the
University, which was held under the patronage of Lebanon’s Prime Minister, HE
Mr. Najib Mikati, in the presence of Minister of Education and Higher
Education, HE Dr. Abbas Halabi, Lebanese University President, Prof. Bassam
Badran, and representative of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, founder and chairman
of TAG.Global, in Lebanon for Culture and Media, Mr. Burhan Al Ashkar.

Mr. Bouchikian added that the opening of
the first factory for manufacturing technological devices at the Lebanese
University signifies a courageous initiative and
ambitious step that indicates a future vision that aims
to foster genuine integration and effective partnership among the
industrial production, academic education, students, and private sector. 

 Mr. Bouchikian further pointed out
that the establishment of this factory came as a result of cooperation and
solidarity between the Lebanese University and TAG.Global, since the two
parties share the same determination, the same commitment, and unwavering
dedication to principles that are essential pillars for development,
prosperity, creativity, and innovation.

Minister Bouchikian emphasized that this
unprecedented and remarkable achievement would positively and effectively boost
the University’s ranking, while also enhancing the continuous accomplishments
of TAG.Global.  

Mr. Bouchikian further explained
 that the TAGTech factory will manufacture and produce technological
devices for both local and international markets, stressing that such devices
will be competitive in terms of high-quality standards and incorporation of
cutting-edge technologies in their production.

In the end, Minister Bouchikian expressed
hopes that this project would be expanded to include other universities across
Lebanon.