((install)) — H.e Dr. Munir M. Eldesouki

H.E. Dr. Munir M. Eldesouki stands as a pivotal figure in the global science and technology landscape. As the President of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) in Saudi Arabia, he is a primary architect of the Kingdom's knowledge-based future. His leadership is central to achieving the ambitious goals set forth in Saudi Vision 2030. Academic Excellence and Global Expertise

His blend of technical depth, strategic policy execution, and international collaboration makes him one of the most impactful figures in the Middle East’s innovation ecosystem. While there remains room to broaden SME inclusion and public visibility of outcomes, his contributions to Vision 2030’s knowledge diversification goals are already substantial and enduring. h.e dr. munir m. eldesouki

A: As head of the Saudi Space Agency, he negotiated the contract with Axiom Space that sent the first Saudi astronauts to the ISS in 2023. Eldesouki stands as a pivotal figure in the

He has been instrumental in streamlining how grants and resources are allocated to scientists and startups. Academic Excellence and Global Expertise His blend of