November 2, 2026

On the sidelines of the Lebanese Industry Exhibition, the “Seaside Arena” in Beirut hosted a ceremony honoring the students who won the “Star Pack 2026” competition, which was organized by the Lebanese Packaging Center “Liban Pack” in cooperation with the Association of Lebanese Industrialists, under the patronage and in the presence of the Minister of Industry, Joe Issa Al-Khoury.
Minister Issa Al-Khoury congratulated the participating students and winners in the competition, which witnessed the participation of about 300 male and female students. He stressed that the packaging sector has become an essential pillar in shaping the product’s identity and commercial value, in addition to its vital role in raising the competitiveness of Lebanese industries, enhancing their presence in foreign markets, and increasing their export opportunities. He also stressed the importance of keeping up with international standards and adopting sustainable solutions that combine environmental protection, maintaining product quality, and achieving economic feasibility.
For her part, the Executive Director of the Liban Pack Foundation, Soha Atallah, called for the necessity of continuous investment in youth energies, and strengthening the bonds of cooperation between universities and the industrial sector, in a way that contributes to bridging the gap between academia and the labor market and transforming students’ innovative ideas into practical, applicable solutions.