Al Yamamah University Participates in Biban 25 with Innovative Student Projects Reflecting an Entrepreneurial and Innovative Spirit
1 November 2025
Al Yamamah University participated in Biban 25 through a distinguished student presence, where students showcased a range of entrepreneurial projects and startups that reflect their advanced skill sets, innovative thinking, and ability to transform ideas into viable business models.
This participation aligns with the university’s efforts to empower students through external exposure and provide real-world platforms to test their entrepreneurial ideas before experts, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders—enhancing their readiness for the market.
Student Projects Aligned with Saudi Economic Aspirations
Students presented diverse projects across technology, entrepreneurship, and smart services, including startup prototypes developed during their academic journey. These projects drew strong interest from entrepreneurs and visitors, demonstrating innovation, a mature understanding of market needs, and bold solutions that support the knowledge-based economy and national development goals.
University Leadership Support for Student Initiatives
As part of the forum’s activities, students were honored by a visit from Abdulrahman Al‑Khudair, Chief Executive Officer of the University, and Dr. Yazeed Al‑Sahibani, Vice President of the University in Al Khobar. They toured the university’s pavilion and reviewed the showcased projects.
The CEO commended the quality and creativity of the projects, emphasizing that empowering students and supporting entrepreneurial initiatives are among the university’s top priorities through an innovation-driven learning environment.
Panel Discussion Strengthening Saudi–Japanese Collaboration
In a related context, university students attended a panel discussion titled “Saudi–Japanese Vision 2030: Joint Investment and Innovation,” which explored collaboration opportunities in advanced technologies, energy, entrepreneurship, and education. The session was attended by a group of specialists and the Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom, offering students valuable exposure to international perspectives and future partnerships.
Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: A Student Presence that Reflects the University’s Vision
Al Yamamah University’s participation in Biban 25 reaffirmed its commitment to:
Empowering students to engage in major national events
Promoting a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship
Linking academic knowledge with market needs
Opening new horizons for students to refine their skills and showcase their capabilities
This participation proved to be a rich experience for students, who demonstrated a high level of professionalism in presenting their projects and engaging with participating entities—reflecting the university’s vision to prepare a generation of entrepreneurs capable of contributing to a sustainable and innovative national economy.
