Damascus:The third Lebanese-Syrian workshop on cybersecurity, technology, and digital transformation took place in Damascus, featuring participation from the Professional Computer Association (PCA) in Lebanon, led by Kamil Mikhael, and the Syrian Computer Society (SCS), headed by Dr. Sinan Hathet.
According to National news agency – Lebanon, Mikhael hailed the workshop as a successful venture, marking significant progress toward a safer and more advanced digital future. He emphasized the importance of this milestone in enhancing cooperation between Lebanon and Syria, facilitating the exchange of expertise and knowledge in technology and digital transformation.
Mikhael expressed his gratitude to all contributors, with particular thanks to SHELT, led by Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Youssef Abillama, and Managing Partner Bassam Touma, for their sponsorship and support of the initiative. He highlighted that collaboration in the information and communications technology sector presents an opportunity for sustainable partnerships, capability development, and fostering innovation and success.
The workshop commenced with remarks from Mikhael, Dr. Sinan Hathet, and Abillama. This was followed by a discussion session moderated by Hathet, involving Aya Khalaf, Jihad Alala, and Abillama, which centered on bolstering cybersecurity through joint technological cooperation between Lebanon and Syria.
The event concluded with a commitment to continue organizing similar workshops in both countries in the future.
