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biology, chemistry, robotics, physics, ICT, and environmental science, highlighting the deter-
mination and ingenuity of Lebanon’s young scientists.

A Distinguished Opening Ceremony
The fair commenced on May 8 with a vibrant opening ceremony attended by prominent fig-
ures. Notable among them was Professor Ali Kanj, Dean of the Faculty of Science, representing
the President of the Lebanese University. The event also welcomed representatives from ma-
jor partner institutions, including the Ministry of Education, Center for Educational Research
and Development (CRDP), Guidance and Counseling Directorate, Ministry of Economy, Institute
of Industrial Research, Chambers of Commerce, and esteemed universities such as American IFIA Magazine September 2025
University of Science and Technology (AUST), Arab Open University (AOU), Lebanese Interna-
tional University (LIU), Islamic University (IU), and Al-Maaref University.

Rigorous Evaluation by Experts
Throughout the fair, projects were subject to meticulous evaluation by panels of expert judg-
es, with each project reviewed by an average of seven specialists representing diverse sci-
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