GCC AI Jobs ·
Bitget published a guide to AI jobs and careers in Dubai for 2026, outlining roles like AI developer, data scientist, and machine learning engineer. The guide provides salary ranges and required skills for each position. It also highlights the growth of AI in Dubai and the increasing demand for AI professionals. Why it matters: This reflects Dubai's ambition to become a hub for AI and attract global talent in the field.
KAUST ·
KAUST held its 7th annual Career Fair, featuring preparation workshops and an alumni panel. The panel included engineers, innovators, and entrepreneurs from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, Taibah University, and Dow Chemical. Panelists emphasized pursuing passions, professional conduct, and demonstrating value to prospective employers. Why it matters: Such events help connect KAUST graduates with leading companies in Saudi Arabia, fostering local talent development and contributing to the Kingdom's knowledge economy.
KAUST ·
In a 2018 keynote, Saudi Aramco VP Nasser Al-Nafisee recounted the rapid construction of KAUST. Al-Nafisee described building KAUST in under three years as a "mission impossible" requiring immense effort. He advised KAUST attendees to push beyond their comfort zones and adopt a "can-do attitude". Why it matters: The talk highlights the ambitious vision and rapid development that characterize Saudi Arabia's investments in research and technology.
KAUST ·
Entrepreneur Alexandru Ionut Budisteanu spoke at KAUST's 2018 Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) about pursuing one's passion to achieve their dreams. Budisteanu shared his journey of creating video games and building an autonomous self-driving car prototype. He emphasized the importance of finding a job or activity that one loves and working with passion. Why it matters: Showcases KAUST's efforts to host inspiring speakers and promote entrepreneurship among students.
KAUST ·
KAUST held its Eighth Annual Fall Career Fair on October 26, with representatives from the KAUST Discovery Company engaging with students. An alumni panel featured Mona Alsomali (DOW), Hussain Shibli (KAA-CARE), and Mustafa Mousa (Sadeem) offering career insights. Hussain Shibli, director general at King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, also participated in the alumni panel. Why it matters: The career fair and alumni engagement highlight KAUST's efforts to connect students with industry opportunities and support career development in Saudi Arabia.
KAUST ·
This article is a brief faculty profile of Stefaan De Wolf at KAUST. It appears to be part of a standard template on the KAUST website. Why it matters: Such profiles help showcase the expertise and research areas of faculty at KAUST.
KAUST ·
Mani Sarathy, an associate professor of chemical engineering, has been appointed Associate Director of the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST. Sarathy is part of the University’s Physical Science and Engineering Division. The announcement did not detail specific research directions. Why it matters: This signals KAUST's continued investment in and focus on clean combustion research.