Saudi Minister meets innovators, researchers in London to accelerate tech-driven economy

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha met with Saudi innovators and postgraduate researchers in London during his official visit to the United Kingdom.

Vice Minister Eng. Haitham Al-Ohali and Dr. Sultan bin Saeed, Acting Supervisor General of the Research Development and Innovation Authority, also joined the meeting. The gathering included key figures from Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem.

The discussions focused on supporting Saudi talent and aligning their research with the Kingdom’s strategic goals in research and innovation.

Officials stressed the need to use Saudi research capabilities to create impactful solutions that meet national priorities.

The session highlighted the key role of Saudi professionals abroad in contributing to local innovation and representing the Kingdom in global scientific forums.