September 6, 2025
This question shaped the discussions at Ripple Meetup Saudi Arabia, held on 6–7 September 2025 in Riyadh and Madinah. The event was powered by the AAST Entrepreneurship Center, in strategic partnership with SKSEED, and organized by VMS, with support from CODE, the Madinah Chamber of Commerce, and Almadinah Ventures.
The program featured a series of group discussions and workshops focused on sharing best practices in managing entrepreneurship programs and exploring new models for startup support. In addition, key panel sessions addressed essential topics, including Cross-Border Collaboration, Unlocking Opportunities Between Madinah and the Global Startup Scene, Business Transformation Through Innovation, and Unlocking Investment Opportunities.
Representing SKSEED, Dr. Wael Eldesouki took part in the sessions, contributing insights from SKSEED’s experience in building sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystems across OIC countries. His participation reflected the organization’s ongoing commitment to connecting regional and global actors, empowering young entrepreneurs, and encouraging innovation grounded in shared values.