In a rapidly evolving global economy, investment in digital literacy, artificial intelligence, and professional skills development is essential to long-term competitiveness and sustainable growth.

Forward MENA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Minister of State for Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence, under the leadership of H.E. Kamal Shehadi. The MoU establishes a structured framework for collaboration focused on advancing Lebanon’s digital transformation agenda and strengthening national workforce development initiatives.

The agreement supports coordinated efforts to expand access to digital skills, align institutional priorities, and build a workforce equipped to meet emerging technological and economic demands.

A Shared Vision for Digital Growth

At the heart of this collaboration is a shared commitment: equipping Lebanon’s workforce with the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and AI-driven world.

Through this partnership, Forward MENA will explore integration with the national digital platform currently being developed by the Ministry. This alignment ensures institutional collaboration, strategic coherence, and a unified approach to upskilling efforts nationwide.

By working together, both entities aim to create a coordinated ecosystem where public and private sector efforts reinforce each other, ultimately accelerating Lebanon’s digital future.

A key pillar of this initiative is the nationwide rollout of structured training programs across Lebanon’s districts. These programs will offer:

• Dedicated digital skills training
• Specialized professional development tracks
• Structured learning pathways through nammiskills
• Access to high-demand competencies aligned with global market needs

The goal is simple yet powerful: make high-quality digital and professional education accessible to communities across the country, not just in major urban centers, but throughout all districts.