Areej Al-Muqbil represented United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at the Global Industry Summit and the UNIDO General Conference, participating in high-level proceedings alongside heads of state, government ministers, and senior diplomats from around the world. During the sessions, Al-Muqbil shared insights drawn from her research experience and addressed the role of youth engagement in advancing sustainable industrial development. Her intervention empha

Areej Al-Muqbil attended the Global Industry Summit , held in Riyadh from 23 to 27 November , a high-level international convening that brought together heads of state, senior policymakers, industry leaders, and global innovators to address the future of sustainable industrial development. The summit served as a platform for dialogue on inclusive and resilient industrialization, technological innovation, and pathways toward sustainable economic growth. Over the course of th

Areej Al-Muqbil moderated a high-level session titled “Storytelling That Sticks,” convening industry professionals Daniel Cronin, Kate Middttun, and Layla Tamim for an in-depth discussion on strategic communication and narrative impact across professional and public-facing platforms. The session examined how effective storytelling functions as a critical tool in leadership, brand positioning, and influence, particularly in environments where clarity, credibility, and audienc

Areej Al-Muqbil delivered the opening address of Misk Global Forum 2025 as part of the session titled “A Future Created by Youth,” setting the tone for the forum’s discussions on talent, enrichment, and youth-driven development. In her remarks, Al-Muqbil addressed the strategic importance of investing in young talent as a national and global priority, emphasizing the role of structured enrichment, early access to opportunity, and institutional trust in enabling youth to con

Areej Al-Muqbil delivered the valedictorian address at the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony of The Batool Academy , marking the conclusion of her secondary education with a speech centered on the transformative power of education and the responsibility of young people to shape the future. Addressing faculty, families, and graduating students, Al-Muqbil reflected on the shared academic journey of the Class of 2025, emphasizing resilience, intellectual curiosity, and the role

Areej Al-Muqbil presented her research on Cryogenic Carbon Capture at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as part of the Saudi Research Science Institute (SRSI) , a highly selective research fellowship with an acceptance rate of approximately 2 percent . The program operates through a strategic collaboration between Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and KAUST, bringing together top-performing students to engage in advanced, faculty-mentore

In May 2025, Areej Al-Muqbil concluded her second and final year participating in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) , the world’s largest and most competitive pre-college science and engineering competition, bringing together more than 1,600 finalists from across the globe. At ISEF 2025 , held in Columbus, Ohio, Al-Muqbil received the following distinctions: Grand Award in Environmental Engineering (ENEV) Special Award from the Fondazione Bruno

Areej Al-Muqbil has been admitted to Columbia University , where she will pursue her undergraduate studies as an I.I. Rabi Scholar , one of the university’s most selective academic distinctions. Her admission reflects a trajectory defined by intellectual rigor, interdisciplinary excellence, and sustained engagement with research addressing global challenges. At Columbia, Al-Muqbil will focus on sustainable development, building upon her prior work at the intersection of sust

Areej Al-Muqbil spoke on a high-level panel at the Misk Global Forum Main Stage, where she joined global leaders and experts to address the future of youth opportunity and leadership. Moderated by Amandeep Bhangu, the session explored the structural and institutional pathways through which young people can meaningfully contribute to research, innovation, and long-term development. During the discussion, Al-Muqbil emphasized the critical role of youth not only as beneficiaries