Riyadh, June 30, 2025 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with the President of the King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology (KACST) Munir M. Eldosouki.

During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation between KACST and Kazakhstani research institutes and centers in various fields of science and technology.

In this context, the Ambassador informed about the development of Kazakhstani science and its achievements in recent years, including the existing scientific and technical potential and its adaptation to modern economic conditions.

The parties paid special attention to the development of the IT industry, new technologies, startup projects and artificial intelligence. In recent years, young Kazakh scientists, programmers and IT industry specialists have been actively participating in acceleration programs, forums and other various events in Saudi Arabia and promoting cooperation between the two countries in creating joint innovative projects in various fields.

The President of KACST Munir M. Eldosouki supported the initiative of the Kazakh side to expand cooperation between the scientific circles of the two countries, and also introduced the activities of the science city and shared plans for its further development.

KACST is a unique independent government organization fully responsible for the development of science and technology in Saudi Arabia, as well as the coordination of scientific research and efforts of various institutions of the Kingdom in this area. The specified city houses 35 major institutes and centers conducting research in areas important for humanity, such as mathematics and physics, energy, petrochemistry, space and astronomy, nuclear energy, radioactive waste, biotechnology, nanomedicine, nanotechnology, robotics, information technology, ecology, etc.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1027223?lang=kk