Areej Al-Muqbil Attends Global Industry Summit in Riyadh

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 the week, participants engaged in ministerial sessions, strategic panels, and multilateral discussions focused on aligning industry with climate action, development goals, and emerging global challenges.

Al-Muqbil’s attendance reflected her ongoing engagement with international forums at the intersection of science, sustainability, and policy. The summit provided an opportunity to engage directly with global decision-makers and thought leaders shaping industrial transformation, reinforcing the role of youth voices and emerging researchers in high-level policy conversations.

Held in Riyadh, the Global Industry Summit underscored Saudi Arabia’s growing role as a hub for international dialogue on innovation and development, while emphasizing cross-sector collaboration between governments, industry, academia, and civil society.