In a collaborate effort between The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Ministry of Telecommunication / OGERO and a handful of major Universities in Lebanon, it was agreed to Install and Operate in Beirut-Lebanon the first HPC “High Performance Computing ” facility in the Middle East.
This Super Computer is needed for scientific research at Universities, Industrial and Research companies.
The role of MOT/OGERO is to provide an appropriate location and a high speed internet connection for the installation and operation of the system.
This project aims to strengthen cyber infrastructure in Lebanon and build research capacity for Lebanese university students by expanding data analysis and computing capabilities and transferring the latest technologies to Lebanon.
The most beneficial users of the HPC system are academic institutions, scientific researchers and engineers who face certain challenges when they use technology, as they will be able to run different types of simulations at high speeds, increasing the chances of scientific discoveries at a faster rate thus bringing Lebanon closer to other developed countries in terms of the technological gap. It will also provide unique opportunities for students to gain practical and technical experience by running and using this super computer.

https://www.ogero.gov.lb/

• Lebanon

The Lebanese Parties shall contribute to the Implementation and Operation phases of the Project, in cash, in kind, or any combination. Contributions from the Lebanese Parties shall come from the following public and private sector actors:
Public Sector Actors: The Ministry of Telecommunications, CNRSL, OGERO and LU
Private Sector Actors: AUB, LAU, BAU And USJ
There are two types of contributions from the Lebanese Parties (i) one-off expenses incurred during the Implementation Phase and (ii) recurrent expenses incurred on a regular basis during the Operation Phase.
Contributions will be paid annually by the Private Sector Actors into a Common Fund that will be used to cover costs associated with items benefiting the HPC facility.

The 2030 Agenda for sustainable development acknowledges the role of ICT and Internet as horizontal enablers for development and Digital Inclusion. This project is in line with the key principles of Information Society for All. It proves that collaboration between all stakeholders (Government and Private sector) is needed as well as International cooperation, that Information and communication infrastructure is essential for an inclusive information society, and that to achieve a sustainable development of the Information Society, national capability in ICT research and development should be enhanced.