المملكة: Saudi innovation to confront oil pollution.. Jeddah University reserves its place at the Geneva Expo 2026
In a step that reflects the growing Saudi presence in the fields of scientific and technical research, University of Jeddah in the fifty-first edition of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for the year 2026, through a specialized research team from the Department of Chemistry, presenting a scientific innovation aimed at addressing one of the most prominent contemporary environmental challenges, represented by oil spills, in a way that enhances efforts to protect the environment and sustain its resources.
Investing in Minds and Innovation
This participation came within the delegation of the Saudi Ministry of Education, within the framework of a national trend that enhances investment in minds and innovation, and focuses on transforming research outcomes. To practical solutions that serve society and support the knowledge economy.
The innovation presented represents a scientific project that carries an applied vision for treating oil spills from an integrated logistical perspective, aiming to raise the efficiency of the environmental response and reduce the negative impacts on Marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
The research team included an elite group of national competencies, as Dr. Ahlam Ibrahim Al-Sulami, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, participated alongside Dr. Fatima Al-Sulami, assistant professor in physical chemistry, with the active participation of the master’s student in the general chemistry track, Al-Anoud Al-Nashiri, in a model that reflects the integration between academic expertise and young energies in the Research and development.
This innovation is based on a research project funded by the University of Jeddah with an official number, and supported within the program of sustainable partnerships with the industrial sector, where the Ministry of Energy played the role of the main industrial partner, in a clear confirmation of the importance of integration between academic institutions and vital sectors, ensuring that research is directed towards realistic and applicable needs.
Enhancing knowledge communication and exchanging experiences
The importance of participation is not limited only to presenting a scientific product, but extends to enhancing knowledge communication in its various dimensions, as the team indicated The exhibition constitutes a global platform for exchanging experiences, building research and academic cooperation networks, in addition to consolidating the human and social dimension of innovation, by developing solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment.
The team members also confirmed that during their participation, they witnessed an advanced level of support and cooperation in the areas of technology transfer and linking innovations with investors, which represents a pivotal step towards transforming research ideas into economic projects with a tangible impact.
This came under official sponsorship and follow-up from the concerned authorities, and with the participation of A number of officials in the education and training system, which reflects the institutional interest in enhancing the Kingdom’s presence in international scientific forums.
Developing national competencies
This participation stands out as an extension of the Kingdom’s efforts to support scientific research and innovation, as national competencies of students, faculty members, and inventors represent an essential pillar in building an economy based on knowledge and technology.
It also reflects the growing ability of Saudi academic institutions to produce innovative solutions that keep pace with global challenges and contribute to achieving sustainable development goals.
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In this context, the research team stressed that continued support from academic and national bodies constitutes a decisive factor in advancing innovation, stressing that the next stage requires intensifying efforts to transform research outputs into practical applications, enhancing environmental protection and supporting the Kingdom’s position as a major actor in the global innovation system.
Between scientific ambition and practical application, the University of Jeddah continues to consolidate its role as an engine of knowledge and creativity, at a time when the need for innovative solutions to confront environmental challenges is accelerating. This innovation comes as a promising step towards a more sustainable future, led by national minds with confidence and efficiency.
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