Khalid Askar
Director of Innovation & Scientific Research
The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
A dynamic leader shaping the UAE’s innovation future, this accomplished researcher and strategist has spent over a decade bridging academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. From conducting groundbreaking research at MIT to shaping research strategy at leading UAE institutions, he now drives national initiatives that strengthen the country’s innovation and R&D ecosystem. With a passion for renewable energy and collaboration, his work continues to power the next generation of scientific breakthroughs across the region.