Recognising alumni who are active in initiating and contributing to innovative or creative new ideas, solutions or business opportunities, that have the potential for growth.

Prof. Ahmad AlAdeem

University of Oxford

Dr Ahmad Aladeem is a Saudi scientist and entrepreneur specializing in catalysis, nanomaterials, and clean energy technologies. He is a research advisor at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and founder of ZeroCarbon. He holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and Ph.D. from LIKAT, Germany. His work focuses on translating advanced research into industrial solutions, with over 50 publications and 17 patents supporting innovation and sustainability in Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Yasser Badahdah

University of Leeds

Yasser Badahdah is a Saudi entrepreneur working across fintech, education, and tourism. He founded WAKI, a cashless payments platform enabling safer, more controlled digital payments for children. He also leads education training organizations that have developed thousands of learners, and a travel agency with international recognition. His UK education influenced his leadership style and long-term, scalable approach to building businesses.

Dr. Mohammad Alshehri

Durham University, De Montfort University

Dr. Mohammad Alshehri is an Assistant Professor at the University of Jeddah and the founder of Qabool, an AI-powered EdTech platform. Following his PhD research at Durham University, he revolutionized educational counseling in Saudi Arabia by replacing manual methods with algorithms matching students to over 43,000 UK courses. He has mentored hundreds of scholars and pioneered social initiatives, including childcare support for female students in the UK.