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Meeting Report
At the opening of the session, the President of IFIA warmly welcomed the Executive Commit-
tee members and highlighted the importance of international cooperation and IFIA’s pivotal
role in strengthening the global position of innovation. He emphasized IFIA’s core mission in
supporting inventors worldwide and promoting a culture of innovation, noting that all items
of the agenda were explained in detail to the members.
The President underlined that each agenda item plays a vital role in reinforcing IFIA’s future
activities and expanding its global network. In particular, he placed special emphasis on the
importance of organizing the Saudi Arabia International Invention Festival 2026, recognizing
it as a milestone event for both IFIA and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
He stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with its strategic global position, is paying
strong attention to the ambitious Vision 2030 program, which aims to diversify the economy,
foster innovation, and expand future development prospects. This vision creates a powerful
foundation for cooperation with IFIA in advancing science, technology, and innovation on a
global scale.
The President also praised the wise leadership and remarkable achievements of King Sal-
man bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the development and growth of Saudi Arabia in recent years. He
underlined that these achievements have paved the way for successfully hosting this inter-
national festival in Jeddah, where inventors from across the world will come together. The
event will not only boost regional scientific and technological excellence but also foster in-
ternational collaboration among inventors for the betterment of humanity. IFIA Magazine September 2025

Decisions on Agenda Items
1. New Membership Application – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The official request for membership from Saudi Arabia was presented. The Saudi representa-
tives have so far introduced the company Bothat as the local partner for cooperation. How-
ever, it was noted that before signing the final event contract, the Saudi side may provide the
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