Six members of the KAUST community have been named to the 2025 Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 list, which recognizes young change-makers in the region who are shaping the future through innovation. Four KAUST students and alumni are featured in the Science and Technology category, and two Saudi Founders who are part of TAQADAM, KAUST’s startup accelerator, were named for Commerce and Finance.  

The trailblazers featured represent 24 nationalities based across 18 countries. In the Science and Technology category KAUST students and alumni make up four of the five Saudi honorees this year, highlighting KAUST’s growing impact on the global science and technology landscape. From new biometric monitoring devices to the protection of head injuries and the development of cancer therapies, the four are using their education and research from KAUST to create real-world impact in global health. 

“These four individuals represent how KAUST is accelerating Saudi talent to the forefront of science and technology globally,” said Arwa Al-Aama, KAUST vice president of education and advancement.