RIYADH: King Abdulaziz University took part in the 2025 Times Higher Education World Academic Summit, held under the theme “Universities as Agents of Progress.”
Hosted by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, or KAUST, the summit brought together around 750 participants and 105 keynote speakers representing 75 institutions from 28 countries.
The university’s pavilion highlighted its latest achievements and scientific research contributing to national development.
Representing the university were student ambassadors Walid Abou Al-Hassan from the faculty of engineering; Fadia Ashmawy from the faculty of computer science and information technology; and Abdullah Al-Qarni from the faculty of earth sciences.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to empowering and engaging its students, equipping them to represent the institution and present its academic excellence on the global stage, a testament to the quality and impact of its educational programs.
King Abdulaziz University’s president, Tareef bin Yousuf Al-Aama, participated in a panel discussion titled “The Future of Medicine and Public Health.”
The session explored the development of academic programs focused on health and well-being, underscoring the importance of engaging society in setting research priorities to maximize the real-world impact of scientific outputs.
