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In the presence of HRH the Minister of Energy, KAUST welcomes Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy at the Saudi-German Innovation Summit

KAUST · Feb 3

KAUST hosted a Saudi-German innovation summit with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, exploring international collaboration to accelerate innovation and economic resilience. KAUST signed MoUs with BRYCK Startup Alliance, Start2 Group GmbH, and SWX Innovators GmbH to support early-stage companies. The collaborations aim to connect startups and innovation networks across both countries through joint events and knowledge exchange. Why it matters: This summit strengthens KAUST's role as a hub for international collaboration in science and technology, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia.

KAUST professor elected as member of Arab-German Young Academy

KAUST · Aug 6

KAUST Professor Dr. Bakr was elected as a member of the Arab-German Young Academy (AGYA). AGYA selects Arab and German researchers from universities and research institutions across the Middle East and Germany. The academy promotes cooperation between Arab and German researchers within the first 10 years of their Ph.D. Why it matters: This appointment fosters international research collaboration and provides a platform for interdisciplinary projects between Arab and German researchers.

Professor Sahika Inal earns Germany’s most prestigious research award

KAUST · May 13

Professor Sahika Inal from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has been awarded the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship, Germany's most prestigious research award. The professorship, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research with up to €5 million, recognizes her leadership in next-generation bioelectronic materials and health technologies. She will establish a leading center for bioelectronic materials and devices in partnership with Dresden University of Technology and the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden. Why it matters: This award underscores KAUST's research excellence in biomedical sciences and its faculty's global recognition, while fostering significant international collaboration in advanced health technologies.