Research & Development (R&D)
Mon 14 Sep 2026
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Discover how Saudi Arabia is investing in research and development to fuel innovation, diversify the economy, and build a knowledge-based society. This section covers national R&D strategies, emerging technology hubs, university-led innovation, and public-private collaboration—key drivers of Vision 2030’s innovation goals.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia is advancing its Saudi AI strategy through direct engagement with global technology firms. Minister…
Research & Development (R&D)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Space Agency has signed a landmark agreement with NASA to deploy the Kingdom’s first…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The recent visit of U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Saudi Arabia, alongside senior executives from…
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The White House’s Chief Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets, David Sacks, has called the…
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Thuwal, Saudi Arabia — KAUST and NASA scientists have discovered 26 space-resilient microbes in NASA spacecraft cleanrooms. These ultra-clean labs…
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), via its Entrepreneurship track, hosted the Super Apps Hackathon on…
Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Umm Al-Qura University, in partnership with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and…
Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program Launches at KSU Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — King Saud University (KSU) has launched the 2024 Mawhiba…