Shehadeh: Lebanon is at the gates of a digital republic

The Minister of Displacement and the Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Kamal Shehadeh, held a press conference in the digital city of Beirut, in which he stressed the importance of “approving the law of establishing the Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence”, describing this step as “a qualitative shift in the course of public administration, and a direct investment in the future of Lebanon and its digital economy.”
Shehadeh explained that “this ministry is the first to arise in 32 years, and fate is that the Ministry of Displacement is the ministry that was established in the year 1993 and I take over the two ministries, and the task today is to close the ministry and accompany a painful era from the history of the Lebanese, and the establishment of another is a platform for building a better future for our children.” He continued: “This matter is not just an administrative amendment, but rather a strategic decision that reflects a political will reflects It is clear to direct the country towards digital transformation and build an economy based on knowledge and technology. ”In terms of ministerial integration, Shehadeh stressed the importance of cooperation between the Ministry of Technology and Artificial Intelligence and many ministries, especially the ministries of state for administrative development and communications Affairs,” considering that this cooperation will be essential to accelerate the digital transformation of public administration and enhance the efficiency of government services, in a way that reflects positively on the lives of citizens. Honestly to “the deputies, especially friends who support the path of reform, to accelerate the study of law and pass it as soon as possible, in preparation for the launch of the ministry’s work completely and institutionally.” In terms of economic aspect, the minister pointed out that “the new ministry will directly contribute to stimulating growth and creating job opportunities by supporting innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship, and providing a safe digital environment and attractive to local and international investments.” He added: “We believe that technology is not a separate sector, but rather a major engine for all sectors: from health and education to transportation, agriculture, services, and even governance.” Also, the provision of the basic tasks of the Ministry, which “includes preparing a national strategy for digital transformation, developing advanced legislative frameworks, strengthening partnership between the public and private sectors, developing a unified platform for government services, supporting cybersecurity and data protection The personality. Shehadeh concluded by saying: “Lebanon, with the minds of its children and its creators at home and alienation, deserves to be in a global pioneering location in the field of technology.