Saudi Arabia’s Scientific Research Revolution

Saudi Arabia is spearheading a remarkable revolution in the field of scientific research, driven by the ambitious goals outlined in Vision 2030. This vision serves more than just as a strategic roadmap; it is a comprehensive framework aimed at positioning the Kingdom as a global leader in innovation, harnessing the vast potential of data and […]
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Saudi Arabia’s universities are at the forefront of research innovation

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a strategic framework for economic and societal transformation, places significant emphasis on the role of research and development (R&D) within the nation’s universities. These institutions are not merely academic centres but are increasingly becoming vital contributors to cutting-edge research, propelling the Kingdom toward its ambitious goals. The Kingdom has made significant […]
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Genesis of an idea—How one conversation led to the creation of an organization that impacts global research, and how we almost didn’t start

The genesis of CACTUS is now part of company lore. I was in Japan on an internship with AIESEC in 2001 where I happened to meet a researcher at the University of Tokyo to get advice about starting a waste management company. At the end of our conversation, the researcher asked me to edit his research paper. He wanted […]
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