Minister Chehade Visits Haigazian University to Discuss National Digital Transformation and AI Readiness

BEIRUT – The Minister of the Displaced and Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kamal Chehade, paid a courtesy visit to Haigazian University, where he met with the university’s President, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, and some members of the faculty and senior administration.

During the meeting, Minister Chehade expressed his deep fondness and respect for Haigazian University and commended its high academic reputation and long-standing role in empowering Lebanese youth.

Dr. Chehade presented the ministry’s strategic vision and action plan in the fields of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, underscoring the importance of collaboration between academia and government in developing national capacities and fostering innovation. He highlighted that such partnerships are essential to preparing Lebanon for the next generation of technological evolution.

The Minister outlined several of the ministry’s ongoing initiatives aimed at positioning Lebanon for a digitally driven future, including:

• Enhancing the government’s ability to provide efficient and accessible digital services to citizens.
• Reducing youth emigration by creating sustainable employment opportunities within Lebanon.
• Establishing a supportive ecosystem for small businesses and startups, encouraging young entrepreneurs to innovate and grow locally.
• Promoting talent development and ensuring that all individuals of productive age become AI-literate through comprehensive reskilling and upskilling programs.

Minister Chehade concluded by reaffirming his belief that Lebanon’s greatest strength lies in its human capital, emphasizing that with the right investment in skills, innovation, and collaboration between governmental and private sectors, the nation can successfully navigate the challenges of the digital age.