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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nation’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It also marks 15 years since King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) was established as the first mixed-gender university in Saudi Arabia. Since then, KAUST has been a pioneer in championing women and girls in science in the Kingdom and across the Middle East. Today we celebrate all KAUST’s female graduates and scientists, many of whom have achieved remarkable success in their careers, such as becoming professors at leading universities worldwide, taking leadership roles in Saudi ministries and giga-projects, and founding tech companies that drive investment and create jobs in the Kingdom.
KAUST's world-class research and education, supported by initiatives and projects like the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP), the Ibn Rushd fellowship program and the KAUST Entrepreneurship Center, have been instrumental in this success. These programs nurture talent, foster innovation and empower women to excel in science and technology.