HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Minister of Energy
three chapters
2021: his support at ISEF. 2022: a scholarship bearing his patronage opened the energy path. Today: working with Women & Energy under his vision.
Leaders
Moments with Leaders
Every encounter here carries the same quiet lesson: they recognize talent — and they let it grow.
2021–2026
HRH Prince Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud
AlHegra Conference, AlUla · YLP7, Salam Cultural Communication
Met His Royal Highness at the AlHegra Conference of Nobel Laureates & Friends in AlUla — then, two years later, delivered the YLP7 opening address as cohort spokesperson before him.
HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman
UNESCO × Alfozan Prize, "Eye on the Future"
Delivered the Young Scientists' Address in His Royal Highness's presence.
HRH Princess Reema AlSaud
ISEF 2021 delegation camp, Riyadh
Surprise visit of support during Ramadan training; a brief conversation and a photo to mark it. Later that year, she shared my Smithsonian feature with the world.
HRH Prince Khaled Al-Faisal
Ibdaa National Olympiad ceremony
Explained the anxiety-assessment project to His Royal Highness after the third-place win — met with his support and words of encouragement.
H.E. Eng. Abdullah Alswaha, Minister of Communications & IT
three chapters
2021: the post-ISEF meeting — "How can we help?" → SDA bootcamp seat. Later: referenced her internationally as a pioneer of mental health & gaming. 2026: attended IT'ZEN's MVPLab graduation ceremony.
H.E. Dr. Abdullah Tawlah
Saudi Ambassador to Austria & Permanent Rep. to the UN in Vienna
Gracious support of the WEDL delegation in Vienna — and of Saudi youth.
H.E. Deemah AlYahya
Secretary-General, Digital Cooperation Organization
The first Saudi woman to lead an international organization — I moderated a session with her where she shared her journey with the delegation.
H.E. Dr. Margarete Schramboeck
former Austrian Minister of Economy; Aramco Digital board
Warm welcome and shared wisdom in Vienna.
Richard Attias
AlHegra Conference of Nobel Laureates & Friends, AlUla
A great supporter of youth — I was a panelist in his moderated session on youth and the next decade.