Innovation

Dissatisfied with the corporate world soon after leaving college, Khaled Almadi and Ahmed Alkharji took a step that would have been unthinkable in Saudi Arabia just a generation ago.

Mohammed Alkhalid dreams of a greener Saudi Arabia. Alkhalid has been in love with trees ever since watching a seedling he planted more than 20 years ago grow into a magnificent specimen. By making it easy for people and businesses to plant trees, his environmental startup, Nabatik, is helping Saudis fight climate change and create meaningful connections to nature.

In the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, a city celebrated for its historical beauty and forward-thinking ethos, an innovative wave is redefining the tourism experience for children and young adults.

In the midst of the COVID-19 health crisis, forced confinement is also an opportunity for doing relaxing, leisure activities at home. 

In 2019, in its 124th year of history, Škoda is joining the electric vehicle revolution. Over the next four years, the Czech carmaker, one of the most successful brands to form part of the Volkswagen group, will be investing around two billion euros in alternative drive systems and new mobility services.

Sometimes it pays to be bold. Five years ago, when a small group of true believers in Barcelona committed to create a high-performance sports car brand, few people gave the venture much of a chance.

Harnessing the power of innovations such as AR and VR, Khalid Al-Muawad’s technology company Midwam is transforming the visitor experience of art, history, and culture, taking customer engagement to a new level.

Digital technology has always been a passion for California-based rapper and music producer Arabian Prince. Now the founding member of N.W.A. is helping the Middle Eastern music industry embrace all the possibilities of digital innovation.

Rapid social changes are transforming the way that Saudis spend their mealtime. As the founder and CEO of startup Siwar, Loaye Al-Nahedh is delivering young Saudis an ever-growing variety of nutritious ready-to-eat meals.

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and learning methodologies presents both unprecedented opportunities and ethical challenges. A remarkable perspective on this integration comes from Dr. Husa Alangari, an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design & Technology at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia.