H.e Dr. Munir M. Eldesouki Jun 2026

: Leads the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in affiliation with the World Economic Forum.

: Holds seats on various boards, including the Saudi Space Commission, King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness & Creativity (Mawhiba) , and the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information . Scientific Achievements & Innovation h.e dr. munir m. eldesouki

is more than a government official; he is the intellectual engine driving Saudi Arabia’s fourth industrial revolution. From the nanoscale world of semiconductors to the vast expanse of space, his vision encompasses all scales of science. : Leads the Center for the Fourth Industrial

with the rank of minister. He also directs the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA). Professional Leadership National Impact: From the nanoscale world of semiconductors to the

Perhaps the most visible aspect of H.E Dr. Munir M. Eldesouki’s portfolio is his role as Chairman of the . Space is the ultimate high ground for technology, and Dr. Eldesouki has positioned Saudi Arabia not as a mere spectator, but as a key regional player.

A: As head of the Saudi Space Agency, he negotiated the contract with Axiom Space that sent the first Saudi astronauts to the ISS in 2023.

| | Impact | |---------------|-------------| | Saudi Space Program revival | Under his oversight, KACST launched Saudi astronauts to the ISS, inspiring youth and building domestic space capability. | | National Semiconductor Hub | Launched design and manufacturing pilot lines to reduce import dependency. | | COVID-19 Innovation Response | Accelerated local production of ventilators, testing kits, and PPE via KACST’s rapid prototyping facilities. | | Women in STEM advancement | KACST under his tenure saw increased female participation in research leadership and technical roles. |