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2026

The Green Sustainable Future in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (GiKS)

Charting the Next Horizon in Green Innovation

Speakers

TBD

Eng. Fahd Bin Muhammad Al-Jubair

Mayor, Eastern Province Municipality

Bio: Extensive experience in municipal and urban development.

Mr. Adnan Bin Abdulrahman Alalyani

Director General of Environmental Technologies, NCECKSA

Dr. Talal Al-Harigi

CEO, Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority

Bio: Urban planning expert with leadership roles at Saudi Aramco and NTCC.

Presentation Title: "Ecosystem-based Strategies for Sustainable Greening"

Dr. Mariska Weijerman

Senior Ecologist, Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority

Dr. Aboobacker Valliyil Mohammed

Research Associate Professor, Qatar University

Presentation Title: "Ecosystem Restoration in the Arabian Gulf"

Dr. Aman Singh

Senior Hydrogeologist, GSI Environmental Inc., USA

Bio: Specializes in groundwater modeling and environmental solutions.

Dr. Sorab Panday

Principal Engineer, GSI Environmental Inc., USA

Prof. Emmanuel Hanert

Professor, UCLouvain, Belgium

Prof. Susana Carvalho

Associate Professor of Practice, KAUST

Dr. Ali Alshaikhi

Assistant Deputy of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Environment Water & Agriculture

Welcome to GiKS 2026

Hosted by the Applied Research Center for Environment and Marine Studies(ARCEMS), KFUPM, GiKS 2026 invites you to a transformative experience where science meets innovation for a greener tomorrow. As a key initiative supporting Vision 2030, the conference brings together global experts, government entities, private sector leaders, and passionate students for an inspiring exchange of ideas.

OCT

Extended Abstract Submission

DEC

Poster Submission

Conference Themes

Theme 1: Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in GCC

Examines policy frameworks, institutional strategies, and collaborative efforts advancing sustainability across the Gulf region.

Theme 2: Stewardship of Semi-arid Terrestrial Ecosystem

Showcases innovative conservation and land management techniques for desert and semi-arid environments.

Theme 3: Ecosystem-based Management of Marine Resources

Highlights integrative and science-based approaches to protecting and sustaining marine biodiversity and coastal systems.

Theme 4: Smart Technologies in Environmental Monitoring

Focuses on the use of advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, remote sensing, and ocean observation systems to monitor, model, and respond to environmental changes.

Legacy of Success - GiKS 2024 & 2025: Foundations of Excellence

1,000+ attendees from 13 countries
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50+ keynote & invited speakers
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50+ student poster presentations.
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Participation from leading government bodies and private firms
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Strong female representation and youth engagement
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New collaborations and enhanced national partnerships

The conferences established ARCEMS as a national hub of environmental research and a trusted partner in tackling sustainability challenges.

What’s New in 2026?

Novel talks from global thought leaders

Cutting-edge exhibitions from government and private entities

Poster sessions by students from national universities

Interactive technology demos and networking spaces