Change Agents
26 articles
Faster, stronger, wiser
Dania Akeel is flying the flag for Saudi women—the checkered flag of motorsports. Saudi Arabia’s first female international rally driver is a FIA World Cup winner, a top-10 finisher at the grueling Dakar Rally, and an inspiration to Saudi women…
Leading Arabia’s high-impact entrepreneurs
An experienced entrepreneur with firsthand knowledge of all the challenges of starting a business, Lateefa Al Waalan is a leading figure in Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing private sector.
A sustainable footing
Haifa Alhumaid has been fascinated by the beauty of shoes ever since she was a child growing up in Saudi Arabia. Today, global demand is growing for her high-end designs, including her environmentally responsible shoes made out of processed mushroom…
A hub for Saudi women entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur, startup mentor, and photographer Maha Shirah never takes no for an answer. The founder of SheWorks, Saudi Arabia’s first coworking space for women, Maha is helping female entrepreneurs seize new opportunities across the country’s fast-developing economy.
Saudi Arabia’s voice of sustainability
As the pace of change accelerates in Saudi Arabia, Hawazen Nazieh Nassief is helping to turn environmental and social responsibility into a priority for businesses across the country.
Written in the stars
Nurturing a lifelong passion for space travel, rocket scientist Mishaal Ashemimry is helping to craft Saudi Arabia’s national space strategy. The inspiring aerospace pioneer plans to train as an astronaut and venture into space herself.
Saudi film industry steals the limelight
A passionate film industry pioneer, Faisal Baltyuor is one of the people leading Saudi Arabia’s movie business into a new era. Committed to developing and supporting local talent, the head of Muvi Studios says that a golden age is arriving…
From the streets to the gallery
Talal Al Zeid is one of the most prominent creators among the new wave of groundbreaking Saudi artists. Celebrated for his paintings on canvas, his street art, and his public installations, Talal’s sensitive and deeply felt artwork combines abstract and…
Young Saudi creative turns the NFT dream into reality
One of the most charismatic personalities in Saudi Arabia’s fast-moving arts scene, Salwa Radwi is helping local artists discover the brave new world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Rising star of the cashless economy
Since Abdullah Al-Othman launched Geidea in 2008, the fast-growing fintech has helped provide Saudi banks and merchants with the technology they need to make digital payments a part of everyday life.