Preparing Saudi engineers for the Kingdom’s future
KAUST is highlighted as a key institution for training Saudi engineers to meet the Kingdom's industrial ambitions and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s 30% Saudization requirement. KAUST alumni Aishah Alsamdani and Saeed Alyousef are featured, demonstrating their contributions to Saudi Vision 2030 through roles in environmental management and energy sector solutions, respectively. They emphasize KAUST's role in equipping them with the skills, global mindset, and sense of responsibility necessary for national development. Why it matters: This underscores the strategic importance of STEM education and talent development in Saudi Arabia's economic diversification and localization efforts.