Loading...

Media Centre

Find out more about our lastest news and announcements from our business and the extensive portfolio of companies and brands that operate across a diverse range of industries and sectors in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Dallah Albaraka Celebrates the Launch of the Third Batch of the “Future Geniuses” Program in Conjunction with Saudi National Day 94

Dallah Albaraka, in collaboration with the Saleh Abdullah Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, celebrated the announcement of the third batch of the Future Geniuses program, in conjunction with the 94th Saudi National Day festivities.

Since its launch in 2021, the Future Geniuses program has been dedicated to empowering Saudi youth by providing prestigious educational opportunities at top global universities, aiming to prepare future leaders and contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030.
The ceremony was held at the Saleh Kamel Business Center in Jeddah, attended by a distinguished group of selected students and their families, as well as academics and media representatives. The event celebrated outstanding students carefully chosen to pursue advanced degrees in specialized fields that aim to develop their skills and prepare them to lead the future.
In his speech, Eng. Abdulaziz Yamani, CEO of Dallah Albaraka, emphasized:
“The Future Geniuses program is committed to nurturing exceptional Saudi students who have completed their bachelor’s degrees in various fields, helping them pursue graduate studies and research at the world’s top universities. These students are prepared to contribute to the renaissance and advancement of their homeland in alignment with the Human Capability Development Program — a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030.”


He added:
“Over the past three years, we have intentionally linked the announcement of new program participants to this national occasion, given the powerful lessons the Saudi National Day offers in perseverance, progress, and success. Investing in the development and growth of Saudi citizens’ capabilities remains one of our highest national priorities at Dallah Albaraka.”


For his part, Dr. Milad Sebaaly, Chairman of Global Learning and the program’s academic supervisor, stated:
“The Future Geniuses program employs international standards, focusing on academic excellence, core competencies, and outstanding talents to select students.”
He explained that the program guides students through the university preparation and admissions phases, supports them in professionally communicating and presenting their future plans to top universities in innovative ways, and continues to offer academic, cultural, psychological, and social support throughout their journey.
He encouraged the students to maintain their hard work and dedication, as these efforts will open doors to prestigious global institutions.
The ceremony also featured success stories from graduates of the first batch, who completed their advanced studies at some of the world’s top universities. These graduates shared their academic and professional achievements, highlighting how the Future Geniuses program has positively impacted their educational and career paths, enabling them to return and contribute meaningfully to the Kingdom’s development.
Since the program’s inception in 2021, two batches of students have been sent abroad to study in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Renewable Energy — all disciplines aligned with evolving local and global market needs. The program’s mission is to foster highly qualified national talents through world-class education opportunities.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the names of the third batch’s selected students were announced, including:
Iftikhar Al-Qurashi, Ahmed Al-Zahrani, Al-Anoud Al-Juhani, Ayedh Al-Zahrani, Amal Al-Harithi, Abdulwahab Hawsawi, Amal Al-Amoudi, Fahd Al-Kalshi, Bara’a Al-Samman, Mohammed Al-Mudahi, Rahaf Sharourou, Nabil Alam, Sarah BaHakim, Kanooz Al-Huwaiti, Mazn Al-Bukhari, Nour Al-Nimr, and Hussein Boukanan.
The Future Geniuses program underscores Dallah Albaraka’s steadfast commitment to innovation, excellence, and empowering Saudi youth through investment in education and development. It supports nurturing a new generation of creative leaders contributing to the Kingdom’s progress and global standing, fully aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.