manufacturing . They are mostly small and medium-sized businesses . Around 10,150 high-skilled individuals are employed in ICT services and manufacturing companies , the majority falling in in the Software sub-sector .

ICT services exports have more than doubled over the last decade , growing from US $ 329 million to US $ 640 million between 2002 and 2017 , the equivalent of a 6.9 % CAGR . The GCC remains the largest market for Lebanese ICT companies .

Education

Lebanon has always been a regionally recognised centre for higher education , with its multilingual population and diverse culture . According to the 10th edition of QS World University Rankings : Arab Region

2024 , that evaluates institutions based on global recognition , research prowess , teaching resources and internationalisation , this year ' s ranking is the largest ever , showcasing 223 institutions from 18 Arabic countries , including 32 new entries .

American University of Beirut , Lebanon is ranked number four and Lebanese University is ranked 14 in the 10th edition of QS World University Rankings : Arab Region 2024 .

Saudi King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals is the leader , followed by King Saud University and Qatar University . Egypt has 36 universities listed , followed by Saudi Arabia with 34 , and Iraq with 24 .

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