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Sunnyvale, California | April 28, 2026 King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH), a Global Strategic Partner at the C3 Davos of Healthcare™ Silicon Valley Summit, awarded the winners of the Innovation Challenge, recognizing breakthrough solutions with the potential to advance patient care and accelerate healthcare transformation. The Innovation Challenge brought together global startups and innovators developing technologies aligned with KFSH’s centres of excellence, with a focus on scalable solutions capable of delivering real-world clinical impact. Finalists were selected through a rigorous evaluation process

23 April 2026 – Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) is gearing up to host its annual Partnership Conference in San Francisco (USA) from 18-20 May 2026. Being held under the theme “Elevating Air Cargo: Partnerships, Progress & Possibilities”, the conference is the premier networking event for the US air cargo industry, bringing together around 700 stakeholders and representatives from across the air cargo value chain. The CNS Partnership Conference combines informative plenary sessions and presentations focused on innovation and challenges in the cargo business, with a variety of networking and social events. CNS Preside

Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA — The University of Business and Technology (UBT) has reached a significant scientific milestone, enhancing its reputation in the fields of innovation and research on an international level. Dr. Basma El Zein earned a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on solar cells, utilizing low-pressure pulsed laser deposition technology to improve the nanostructure of ZnO material. This innovation has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency. This acknowledgment underscores

Geneva, March 16, 2026, SPA — Islamic University of Madinah, represented by its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, won the bronze medal at the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva 2026, for a pioneering innovation in the field of air purification. The medal was achieved through the participation of Director of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Dr. Hosam Alharbi, and Eng. Ahmad Imam, who presented an innovation in air purification aimed at developing advanced technologies to improve air quality and contribute to environmental protection. This participation and achievement are part of the univer

Geneva, March 12, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Health, alongside other Saudi healthcare entities, is participating in the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, held from March 11 to 15, with a national pavilion showcasing 20 innovative projects that highlight the Kingdom’s growing healthcare innovation ecosystem. These innovations aim to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services and improve the patient experience, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to build a more efficient, prevention-focused, and innovation-driven healthcare system that promotes quality of life. The ministry stated that this participa

Madinah, March 11, 2026, SPA — Taibah University participated in the 51st edition of the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, held in Switzerland as part of the Kingdom’s delegation, presenting the university’s innovation system and several distinguished inventions developed by its staff. The university’s participation included showcasing electromagnetic sensing technology for measuring the electrical properties of materials, as well as a tetravalent vaccine for the dengue virus, reflecting the university’s ability to integrate scientific research with practical innovation to serve society and industry.

12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI SME), a mobile and web-based application that helps operational teams quickly find information in IATA cargo and safety publications by asking questions in plain language. The tool provides accurate answers within seconds. This supports faster operational dec

Buraidah, March 03, 2026, SPA — President of Qassim University Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh and CEO of South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Dr. Thulani Dlamini signed an executive program agreement on Sunday covering scientific research and innovation. Qassim University’s vice presidents attended the signing, which took place at the university campus. The agreement aims to foster cooperation in research, development, and innovation projects in advanced technologies prioritized by both sides. It also provides for the exchange of researchers and experts in various areas, particularly in the space and d

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) has strengthened its international presence in the fields of science, technology, and innovation by announcing its participation in the 29th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD). The CSTD secretariat has been hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1993, following the approval of SGBF’s participation in CSTD’s work in an advisory capacity. The CSTD will convene its sessions from April 20 to 24, 2026, in the Assembly Hall at the Palais des Nationsin Geneva, Switzerland,

Madinah, February 18, 2026, SPA — Taibah University signed today the contract establishing the “Ali Sharbini Chair for Innovation Technologies to Serve Persons with Disabilities,” marking the first research chair of its kind based on a patented invention aimed at transferring technology from scientific research into practical application and community service. The initiative focuses on developing advanced technological solutions to empower individuals with hearing and visual impairments. The university noted that the chair is centered on a wireless tactile communication device that converts audio content into perceptible vibra