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Powering innovation, entrepreneurship and transforming deep tech in KSA and the world 🇸🇦 نلهم الابتكار والتقنية العميقة ومستقبل ريادة الأعمال في السعودية.

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Joined November 2012
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Heartfelt thanks to @CICSaudi for their support. Proud to join forces with our partners at KAUST to build cutting edge #space capabilities and #satellite manufacturing for our nation. @KAUST_NewsAR
Turning data into intelligence by observing Earth all the way from space... The efforts exerted by KAUST scientists can change Saudi Arabia for the better.
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12+ years of plant science research at KAUST has led to the launch of Namya, a new venture formed from KAUST’s MiZax technology, designed to help farmers in Saudi Arabia and around the world. Read more: kaust.news/yZFQ
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Live from Saudi Water Week at the @KAUST_News booth, we are demonstrating our Smart Stormwater Network System. ​Visit us to see our urban monitoring technology in action. 🌐💧 ​ #Sadeem #SaudiWaterWeek #SmartCities #WaterManagement #IoT #UrbanResilience #KAUST
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A Saudi-founded company is making its mark on the global AI landscape. @nommasai, supported by KAUST's NextEra program in partnership with @ntdpsa, has become the first Industrial AI company from the MENA region selected for the @wef's Technology Pioneers 2026 community. The company is bringing Saudi-developed AI solutions into live factory operations, supporting the future of smart manufacturing.
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تُظهر بيانات "فنتك السعودية" أن قطاع التقنية المالية في المملكة بلغ 301 شركة، فيما دعمت كاوست أكثر من 16 شركة في هذا القطاع، بما يمثل ما يزيد على 5% من إجمالي شركاته. ويعكس هذا الحضور المتنامي للشركات الناشئة المدعومة من كاوست إسهام الجامعة في تعزيز الابتكار وريادة الأعمال في قطاع يشكّل ركيزة رئيسية من ركائز التحول الاقتصادي في المملكة.
بلغ إجمالي عدد شركات التقنية المالية 301 شركة، مما يعكس نمو القطاع وتوسع مجالاته، في إطار مستهدفات #رؤية_السعودية_2030. The total number of Fintech companies has increased to 301, reflecting the sector’s strong growth and expansion of its activities, in line with the objectives of #SaudiVision2030.
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Saudi Arabia's fintech sector has grown to 301 companies. And KAUST-supported ventures are helping power that momentum. Portfolio companies in the ecosystem include Faceki, Money Loop, Blomal, Edeekhar, Mozn, Oumla, Circlys, EdfaPay, and Themar. KAUST has backed 16+ fintech companies to date, representing over 5% of the national landscape.
بلغ إجمالي عدد شركات التقنية المالية 301 شركة، مما يعكس نمو القطاع وتوسع مجالاته، في إطار مستهدفات #رؤية_السعودية_2030. The total number of Fintech companies has increased to 301, reflecting the sector’s strong growth and expansion of its activities, in line with the objectives of #SaudiVision2030.
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KAUST startups are among the fastest-growing tech companies in the Middle East. KAUST is proud to be featured as a Spotlight partner in the @Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Middle East report. This recognition places our innovation ecosystem on a major commercial stage alongside the region’s top-performing companies. Read the full report: bit.ly/48IrUKa
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تنطلق اليوم في كاوست عروض مشاريع الدفعة التاسعة من برنامج "تقدّم" أمام المستثمرين بعد أشهر من العمل المكثّف والتطوير. وتستعرض 20 شركة ناشئة أفكارها ونماذج أعمالها أمام نخبة من المستثمرين، في خطوة تعزّز جاهزيتها لجذب الفرص الاستثمارية، وتدعم توسّعها ضمن بيئة ابتكار متسارعة.
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TAQADAM Cohort 9 takes the stage at KAUST’s Investor Showcase today. Following months of development, 20 startups from across global markets now pitch to investors after completing the accelerator phase, strengthening their position within the global innovation ecosystem.
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AI investment in Saudi Arabia is shifting toward measurable outcomes. KAUST's Haitham Al-Humsi shares his perspective on why Industrial AI, embedded into real operations, is attracting capital and delivering results.
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#انطلق_للمنصة وكُن البطل الحقيقي بإبداعاتك وابتكاراتك لننافس بها العالم.. 🤩 في #اليوم_العالمي_للملكية_الفكرية، نحتفي بكل مبدع ومبتكر يصنع عالمنا ويرسم مستقبلنا. #WorldIPDay
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KAUST continues to be an engine of innovation for high-potential founders. Two Saudi entrepreneurs named to @ForbesME "30 Under 30" 2025 are in the latest cohort of our TAQADAM startup, scaling AI-driven solutions to advance a more sustainable fashion industry.
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KAUST researchers immersed themselves in Shenzhen’s fast-paced hardware ecosystem through the ShenTech Commercialization Bootcamp 2025 — exploring supply chains, factory floors, rapid-iteration labs and expert guidance to strengthen their path to commercialization.
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At SPECTRUM 2025, founders from KAUST-backed startups and its partners share how the platform accelerates deep-tech growth in Saudi Arabia.​ Hear from:​ • Batool Albar from @Terraxy_ksa​ • Yousuf Jamjoom from @juleb_inc Partners include @Waed_Ventures @500GlobalVC @AntlerGlobal @Impact_46 @TheGarageKSA.
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KAUST startups have now raised more than US$1B. In 2024, they secured US$150M, expanded globally, and strengthened Saudi Arabia’s high-tech economy.​ This is how deep tech delivers real impact for the Kingdom.​ ​ Read more: kaust.news/kMXr
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تسجّل منظومة التقنيات العميقة في السعودية تقدماً لافتاً، إذ تجاوزت الشركات الناشئة المدعومة من كاوست حاجز مليار دولار في الاستثمارات، مواصلةً توسيع حضورها الدولي وجذب المزيد من المستثمرين. ويعكس هذا الإنجاز قوة هذا القطاع ودوره الحيوي في دعم مسيرة التحوّل الوطني. ar.kaust.news/kMWO
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The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is hosting an interactive workshop on idea development and entrepreneurship, titled “Entrepreneurial Adventures”, as part of the #GlobalHackathonForOccupationalSafetyAndHealth activities, in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) @KAUST_NewsAR . The workshop will be delivered by Eng. Jamil Madanat, Innovation Programs Specialist at KAUST. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 26–27, 2025, at 10:00 PM (Riyadh Time). #InnovatingForTheFutureOfOSH
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ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا في منتدى مناطق الابتكار يوم 26 نوفمبر في كاوست! @KAUST_NewsAR فرصة لخلق شراكات استراتيجية واعدة في البحث والتطوير والابتكار.. سجلوا الآن واحجزوا مقاعدكم contact.rdia.gov.sa/survey?s…
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#KAUSTPortfolio congratulates @VEROFAXLTD on securing $3M in bridge funding. Supported by @PlugandPlayTC, @Navig8Group, #KAUST & more, Verofax is elevating AI & AR experiences for tourists and sports fans — a significant step in transforming tourism, retail and sports industries.
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#KAUST is pleased to highlight @StuckTheApp, a startup from #KAUSTPortfolio, in the Mo Show podcast! Hear from founder Asmaa Naga about how STUCK? is changing language support with AI and human intelligence. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=74TgaDJc… #TAQADAM
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