Saudi Arabia Offers Citizenship to Global Talent: Find Out if You Qualify
A royal decree has been issued to grant Saudi citizenship to several scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented individuals with unique skills.
This announcement is part of Saudi Arabia’s efforts to attract experts and exceptional global talents in religious, medical, scientific, cultural, sports, and technological fields.
This initiative supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goal of creating an environment that encourages the retention and investment of exceptional creative minds.
In 2021, a similar royal decree granted Saudi citizenship to the first group of distinguished individuals in these fields.
The newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that several notable individuals have been granted Saudi citizenship by the recent royal decree. Among them is Mehmood Khan, an American and the CEO of the Hevolution Foundation, recognized for his contributions to health sciences.
Jackie Yi-Ru Ying, an American scientist of Singaporean origin, has also been granted Saudi citizenship. Ying was the founding Executive Director of the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology in Singapore and currently leads the NanoBio Lab.
Niveen Khashab, a renowned Lebanese scientist, has received Saudi citizenship for her expertise in bioengineering and nanomaterials. Khashab is a founding member of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and an Associate Professor of Chemical Sciences and Engineering since 2009.
Noreddine Ghaffour, a French scientist, has been acknowledged for his expertise in environmental science and engineering, especially in desalination technologies. Ghaffour holds a PhD in membrane separation techniques from the University of Montpellier and is a Professor at KAUST.
