Dr. Khuloud Al Mana Featured on the Cover of “Middle East Leaders” in Recognition of Her Global Leadership in AI and Innovation

 Saudi Arabia, Riyadh - Rashad Iskandrni

Saudi technology and innovation leader Dr. Khuloud Saleh Al Mana has been featured on the cover of Middle East Leaders, in recognition of her professional journey and contributions to artificial intelligence, digital transformation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and deep technologies.

The cover appearance reflects a distinguished academic and professional career through which Dr. Al Mana has represented Saudi Arabia at a number of international forums and contributed to strengthening the global presence of Saudi talent in technology, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship.

In 2023, Dr. Al Mana was appointed the first Saudi national to serve as a Senator at the Global Investment and Entrepreneurship Forum, representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The appointment reflected the growing international presence of Saudi professionals and entrepreneurs across global investment and business platforms.

Throughout her career, Dr. Al Mana has received international recognition and accolades in technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation. She has also participated in international initiatives and forums focused on technology, entrepreneurship, and women’s empowerment.

Dr. Al Mana is the Founder and CEO of HKB Tech®, a technology company focused on developing solutions and products across artificial intelligence and deep technologies. Its areas of application include smart cities, health technologies, education, sports, climate technologies, and other emerging fields.

The company’s portfolio includes a number of AI products and intellectual property initiatives, including RhythmAI®, EdAI®, and KickAI®, alongside contributions to smart-city and major development projects. The company’s vision is focused on developing technology solutions from Saudi Arabia for global markets.

Commenting on the recognition, Dr. Al Mana expressed her appreciation and pride in the work being developed through HKB Tech®, saying:

“I am delighted to receive this recognition for my journey and proud of what we are building at HKB Tech® in terms of technology, intellectual property, and AI products, including RhythmAI®, EdAI®, and KickAI®, alongside our contributions to smart-city and major development projects—from Saudi Arabia to the world.”

Dr. Al Mana holds a PhD in Information Sciences, in addition to extensive academic and professional experience in computer science, digital transformation, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Throughout her career, she has worked to bridge scientific research with technology applications and the development of AI-driven products and solutions.

Her achievements also extend to intellectual property and wearable sports technologies, including the development of technology solutions that use sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor indicators related to athletes’ health and physical condition, representing an application of deep technologies within the sports sector.

Dr. Al Mana’s appearance on the cover of Middle East Leaders reflects a continued journey of achievement at the intersection of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, at a time when global investment in artificial intelligence and deep technologies is accelerating and Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a regional and global hub for technology and innovation.

Dr. Khuloud Al Mana continues to advance technology and intellectual property across artificial intelligence and deep technologies, with a vision centered on transforming Saudi innovation into products and solutions with global reach and strengthening the contribution of national talent to the future of technology.