Women in Leadership
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Deemah AlYahya: From Software Development to Digital Diplomacy
Telescope Editorial The Saudi technology leader’s career connects developer communities, public-sector innovation and international cooperation, with a recent UN panel appointment adding a…
Selwa Al-Hazzaa’s SDM earns recognition for healthcare technology
Saudi startup SDM finished as runner-up in the London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026, winning $15,000, Arab News reported on 15 October. Founded…
Maryam Alghannam: investigating the hidden mechanics of subsurface energy
Maryam Alghannam is an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor at KAUST, working across Earth Systems Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. She leads the Interface…
Jawaher Almutlaq: building quantum photonics expertise in Saudi Arabia
Jawaher Almutlaq leads the Quantum Photonics Lab at KAUST as an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor. Her research explores quantum sensing and communication, including the…
Dana Al Sulaiman: advancing materials research for more accessible diagnostics
Dana Al Sulaiman joined KAUST in 2021 and leads the BioMAD Lab, developing advanced materials and technologies for disease diagnosis and monitoring. Her research…
Wedyan Babatain: designing electronics that can move with people
Wedyan Babatain leads the Integrated Interfaces Lab at KAUST as an Ibn Rushd Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her work develops sensors,…
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