Women at Work
Suzana Nunes: leading membrane science toward more efficient separations
Suzana Nunes is a professor at KAUST whose work focuses on membrane science and sustainable separation technologies. She joined the university in 2009 after…
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The latest company milestones, sector developments and perspectives from across Saudi Arabia.
Women at Work
Raquel Peixoto: bringing microbiome research to coral conservation
Raquel Peixoto is a professor of Marine Science at KAUST and leads the Marine Microbiomes Lab. Her research investigates how beneficial microorganisms can help…
Women at Work
Iman Roqan: establishing a foundation for semiconductor research
Iman Roqan joined KAUST in 2008 as its first Saudi female faculty member, according to the university’s official biography. Her work focuses on semiconductor…
Corporate Stories
PIF launches Tawrid to strengthen Saudi supply chain financing
Original announcement: 20 September 2026. PIF announced Tawrid Company for Financing Solutions on 20 September 2026. The digital platform is designed to connect buyers,…
Corporate Stories
PIF introduces Gulf Coast Development Company for Al Khafji destination
Original announcement: 07 September 2026. PIF announced Gulf Coast Development Company on 7 September 2026 to develop a coastal residential and tourism destination in…
Talent Spotlight
Mohammed Aldossary: building around the everyday needs of Saudi businesses
Mohammed Aldossary’s entrepreneurial work brings a practical business challenge into focus: helping smaller businesses obtain the supplies and services they need to operate. Starting…
Talent Spotlight
Hattan Ahmed: helping Saudi innovators move from ideas to ventures
Behind a startup ecosystem are people who help others test ideas, build confidence and find a route to market. Hattan Ahmed’s public career record…
Talent Spotlight
Mishaal Ashemimry: turning aerospace expertise into a Saudi space contribution
Mishaal Ashemimry’s professional journey connects technical depth with entrepreneurship. Her official biography describes a Saudi-American aerospace engineer whose early interest in space began while…
Women at Work
Maram Al Johani: the leadership work behind strategy and governance
Maram Al Johani’s role at PIF connects strategic planning with governance and institutional coordination. PIF’s current leadership biography identifies her as Chief of Staff…
Leader Lens
Sir Edward Byrne: connecting science with institutional leadership
Sir Edward Byrne became KAUST’s fourth president on 1 September 2024. His official biography brings together clinical research, university leadership and experience across international…
Women at Work
Sara Al Shoura: from diplomacy to women’s development leadership
Counsellor Sara bint Ismail Al Shoura began her role as Executive Director of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Women Development Organization on 17 May…
Women at Work
Rania Nashar: a leadership path through banking and governance
Portrait source: PIF official leadership report. Women at Work · Public-source career profile Rania Nashar’s career places governance and compliance at the centre of…