TEDxAGS Youth

Speakers

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• Ahmad Alkathiri

  Entrepreneur - Content Creator at Rawasikh Business Development, Saudi Arabia

  مؤلف ومقدم برامج ومهتم بصناعة المحتوى التجاري وتبسيط المفاهيم الاقتصادية بأسلوب قصصي المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لشركة رواسخ الأعمال لتأسيس وتطوير العلامات التجارية

• Ahmed Almuhanna

  Ahmed Almuhanna is a stuttering coach, motivational speaker, and social advocate who has spent over a decade transforming the lives of people who stutter. A former stutterer for 22 years, he turned his personal struggle into purpose, going on to train more than 2000 individuals across Saudi Arabia and beyond. He is the CEO and founder of Ruwaida Training Center for Stutterers, the first specialized center of its kind in Saudi Arabia, and the founder of the Stuttering Warriors Club as well as the first Toastmasters Club for People Who Stutter for both men and women. Through specialized stuttering-control camps, training programs, Almuhanna has become a leading voice in the field.

• Dana Alsulaiman

  Dr Dana Alsulaiman is an Assistant Professor of Material Science and Bioengineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

  Since joining JAUST three years ago, she established the BioMAD Lab, which focuses on developing biomaterials and next-generation technologies for minimally-invasive disease diagnosis and personalized healthcare, completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees in biomedical engineering at Imperial College London in 2015 and was then granted the prestigious President’s PhD Scholarship to support her doctoral studies. In 2019, she moved to the USA to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship in the Chemical Engineering Department at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Throughout her academic career, the MIT Innovator’s Under 35 Award (2021), the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talent Award (2023), and the Royal Society of Chemistry Materials Horizons Young Investigator Award (2024), she has also recently represented Saudi women in STEM at the 2025 G20 Side Event titled “Closing the Gender Gap in Science, Technology, and Innovation” in South Africa.

• Dr. Nezar Bahabri

  Internal medicine and infectious disease, Canadian and American board-certified

  Dr. Nezar Bahabri is a Canadian and American board-certified specialist in internal medicine and infectious disease. He serves as the Director of the Saudi Society of Microbiology and Infectious Disease in Jeddah, where he plays a key role in advancing clinical standards and community health awareness. Beyond his medical work, Dr. Bahabri is widely recognized as a public educator and influencer, using his platform to simplify healthcare, promote informed decision-making, and support a more health-literate community.

• Faisal Albizioui

  Faisal Albizioui is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Education Advanced (EDAD), a Saudi based high growth company with a network reaching more than one million people. He also serves as a Member of the Global Board of Directors at Global Scribes, a UNESCO affiliated organization, and is the Founder of Saudi Arabia Model United Nations (SAMUN), the first officially licensed Model United Nations conference in the Kingdom.

• Husein Alireza

  Olympic Saudi Rowing Player

  Husein Alireza made history as the first Saudi rower to qualify for the Olympic Games, reaching the quarterfinals at Tokyo 2020 and carrying the Kingdom’s flag at the Opening Ceremony - all just two months after surgery for a collapsed lung. He began rowing during his postgraduate studies at Cambridge University, graduating in 2017. With rowing virtually non-existent in Saudi Arabia, he trained independently, earning regional and continental titles before founding the Saudi Rowing Federation in 2019. In 2020 he signed with Nike and later became an ambassador for Cartier, Aston Martin F1, and the UNHCR. Increasingly active in sports diplomacy, he was recently appointed to the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission and elected to the Athletes’ Committees of both the Olympic Council of Asia and the Saudi Olympic Committee. His achievements secured him a place on Forbes’ 30 Under 30.

• Jamil Alawadi

  Professional Basketball Player

  Jamil Alawadi is a professional basketball player for Al Ula, previously for Al Ahli, and a Grade 12 student at AGS. He is also the Co-Founder of Saudi Motion, supporting young athletes and sports development in Saudi Arabia. He shares his journey as a student-athlete, exploring the lessons of discipline, resilience, and balancing passion with responsibility.

• Malak Alassiri

  Student and Initative Founder

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• Prof. Haneen Shoaib

  Consultant of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees - University of Business and Technology

  Visionary academic and strategy leader with two decades of impact across higher education, government advisory, and global consulting. Trusted advisor to boards and university presidents, known for driving national transformation initiatives, strategic growth, and academic excellence. Internationally recognized speaker, editor, and scholar with extensive publications in indexed journals and Springer volumes. Holds global certifications in change management, negotiation, and talent strategy. A leading force in advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 through education innovation, institutional development, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Rateel Alshehri

  A Young Trailblazer Inspiring the Next Generation At just 14 years old, Rateel Alshehri is breaking barriers as the youngest TEDx host in history, the youngest Saudi and Arab podcaster, a powerful public speaker, social entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for youth empowerment. Through her globally recognized podcast, Rateel Alpha Talk, she leads thought-provoking conversations that spark curiosity, elevate youth voices, and inspire Generation Alpha to lead with courage and purpose.

  Guided by values like curiosity, initiative, and social impact, Rateel is building a movement that goes beyond content—she’s creating spaces for real transformation, driven by young people, for young people. As the Ambassador of Future Industrialists and the newly appointed Ambassador of Future Pioneers, Rateel plays a key role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, encouraging youth engagement in the Kingdom’s industrial and social transformation. She works alongside national leaders and innovators to promote sustainability, innovation, and long-term growth. Beyond her online presence, Rateel is a role model who partners with major brands to amplify youth voices, promote sustainability, and encourage young minds to embrace their potential. She has been recognized as one of the most influential young voices in the region—opening and hosting major conferences and events that shape conversations about the future.

• Salam Munshi

  University Student

  Salam Munshi is a freshman law student at Dar Al-Hekma University. She is interested in learning about the intersections between industries and concepts.

• Yousef Alsulaimani

  Student Athlete

  Yousef Alsulaimani is currently a U18 goalkeeper playing for Al Ahli Club. He is an aspiring engineer pursuing his studies, being the former Student President of his school.