Nadia Yusuf: Transforming Ideas into Impact Through Innovation

With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, the professor has built a multidisciplinary academic career spanning economics, finance, sustainability, business, AI, and international relations. As a Professor of Economics at King Abdulaziz University, he focuses on research connected to Saudi Vision 2030, economic diversification, sustainable development, and digital transformation. His recent work includes AI and cultural heritage, sustainable supply chains, and Saudi SMEs, along with his book Vision Beyond Oil. He is also passionate about mentoring students, building international research collaborations, and creating research with practical value for society.

Two Decades of Academic Excellence and Impact

We started the interview by asking , “You have more than 20 years of experience in higher education. What has been the most meaningful part of your academic journey?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “My academic journey has been both challenging and rewarding. Over the past 20 years, I have had the opportunity to teach, conduct research, mentor students, and work with people from different academic and professional backgrounds.

A very important part of my journey has been my work at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where I currently work as a Professor of Economics. Being part of the university has given me many opportunities to teach, conduct research, collaborate with colleagues, and support students in their academic development.

My academic foundation began at Aligarh Muslim University in India, where I studied. My time at Aligarh Muslim University played an important role in developing my interest in economics, research, and higher education.

Over the years, my work has also grown beyond economics into areas such as sustainability, finance, business, international relations, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and cultural heritage. What I enjoy most is being able to connect academic knowledge with real-world issues.

Connecting Economics, Sustainability, and Saudi Vision 2030

The Worlds Times: “Your research covers economics, sustainability, and Saudi Vision 2030. How do these areas come together in your work?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “I see economics and sustainability as closely connected. Economic growth is important, but it is equally important to think about how that growth can be maintained over the long term and how it can create opportunities for future generations.

Working at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah gives me the opportunity to study these issues in the context of Saudi Arabia’s rapid transformation.

Saudi Vision 2030 has opened many interesting areas for research, including economic diversification, investment, entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability, and human capital development.

Through my research, I try to understand how economic policies, investment, technology, and sustainability can work together to support Saudi Arabia’s long-term development.”

Exploring the Future of AI, Culture, and Sustainable SMEs

The Worlds Times: “You are currently researching AI, cultural heritage, and Saudi fashion SMEs. What attracted you to these topics?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “I have always believed that research should be connected to real-world challenges. This is what attracted me to these areas.

One of my current projects looks at how AI can help protect and preserve digital cultural heritage. I find this particularly interesting because technology gives us new ways to protect cultural knowledge and make it available to future generations.

I am also working on research related to sustainable supply chains for Saudi fashion SMEs under Vision 2030. SMEs play an important role in the Kingdom’s economic development, but they also face challenges involving sustainability, supply chains, competitiveness, and access to markets.

These topics allow me to bring together several areas that I am passionate about, including economics, technology, sustainability, culture, and entrepreneurship.”

A Strategic Vision for Saudi Arabia’s Post-Oil Economy

The Worlds Times: “You recently published Vision Beyond Oil: Strategic Investment and Structural Reform in Saudi Arabia. What inspired you to write the book?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “The book grew out of my interest in Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and the many changes taking place across the Kingdom.

As someone working at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, I have been able to follow these developments closely and understand some of the opportunities and challenges connected with them.

Saudi Arabia is working toward a more diversified economy, and I wanted to explore this transformation through the areas of investment, structural reform, financial systems, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic development.

The idea behind Vision Beyond Oil is that Saudi Arabia’s economic future has enormous potential beyond its traditional dependence on oil. I wanted the book to contribute to the broader conversation about how investment and structural reforms can support a stronger, more diversified, and sustainable economy.”

Bringing a Multidisciplinary Perspective to Higher Education

The Worlds Times: “You have experience in economics, finance, business, marketing, and international relations. How does this multidisciplinary background influence your teaching?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “I believe students today need to understand how different subjects connect with each other. Many of the challenges businesses and governments face cannot be understood from just one perspective.

My own academic journey, from Aligarh Muslim University in India to my current work at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, has exposed me to different academic environments and ways of thinking.

For example, a sustainability challenge may involve economics, finance, technology, business strategy, international policy, and consumer behavior all at the same time.

I try to bring this wider perspective into my teaching. I want students to understand not only the theory but also how it applies to real situations. Most importantly, I encourage them to think critically, ask questions, and look at problems from different angles.”

Empowering the Next Generation Through Research and Mentorship

The Worlds Times: “You actively mentor graduate students. What do you hope to achieve through your mentoring?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “Mentoring is one of the most rewarding parts of my work at King Abdulaziz University. I enjoy helping students move beyond simply completing their coursework and become confident, independent researchers.

I encourage my graduate students to look at their projects as opportunities to explore meaningful questions and, where possible, develop their work into research papers suitable for international journals.

I support them in developing research questions, selecting suitable methodologies, analyzing information, and presenting their findings clearly.

For me, the greatest satisfaction comes from seeing students become more confident in their abilities and develop ideas of their own. I believe a university professor has an important role in helping prepare the next generation of researchers and professionals.”

Building a Future Through Research, Innovation, and Global Collaboration

The Worlds Times: “You were awarded Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency under the Special Talent – Research category. What does this recognition mean to you, and what are your plans for the future?”

Nadia Yusuf replied, “Receiving the Premium Residency under the Special Talent Research category was a very meaningful moment for me. I see it not only as recognition of my work but also as a responsibility to continue contributing to Saudi Arabia’s research and innovation ecosystem.

My work at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah is an important part of that journey, and I hope to continue contributing through teaching, research, and collaboration.

At the same time, I remain proud of my academic roots at Aligarh Muslim University in India, which played an important role in shaping my academic career.

Looking ahead, I would like to build more international research collaborations and work on projects related to economics, sustainability, AI, cultural heritage, investment, and economic transformation.

I also hope to continue supporting students and young researchers and building meaningful academic partnerships. Ultimately, my goal is to produce research that has practical value while making a positive contribution to academia and society.”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Professor of Economics — King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2019–Present

Teach and supervise undergraduate, master’s, executive MBA, and PhD-level courses across economics,

business, finance, management, and related interdisciplinary fields.

Lead and contribute to curriculum development, course outlines, learning objectives, assessment design, study-

load planning, and academic quality improvement.

Contribute to NCAAA accreditation and quality-assurance activities and participate in academic program

development.

Supervise postgraduate research; 12 students completed research dissertations during 2020–2024.
Conduct research and publish in international journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.
Engage in sustainability, Saudi Vision 2030, economic development, digital transformation, and interdisciplinary

research initiatives.

Associate Professor of Economics — King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2014–2019

Assistant Professor of Economics — King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 2011–2014

Head of Business Administration and Faculty — Millennium Institute of Technology and Management, Jeddah,

Saudi Arabia | 2005–2011

Led Business Administration and faculty responsibilities while teaching Economics, Human Resource Management,

Marketing, and Business English.

Supervised faculty members, scheduled teaching assignments, developed courses and teaching materials, advised

students, and supported program administration.

University Teaching Experience — India | 2002–2005

Taught Economics, Marketing, General Business Administration, and Human Resource Management at graduate

and postgraduate levels and conducted seminars and presentations on economic and general issues.

ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP, QUALITY & SERVICE

Member, NCAAA Accreditation Team, King Abdulaziz University | 2014–Present

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Member, MBA Curriculum, Dar Al-Hekma University | 2019–Present
External Reviewer, Quality Documentation (Research Project & Managerial Finance), Dar Al-Hekma University |

2017–2018

Independent Reviewer, NCAAA Quality Documentation (Finance Department), University of Business and

Technology, Jeddah | 2016

Member, Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS) | 2025–Present
Member, ISSP / Sustainability Professionals of Saudi Arabia (SPSA-SDG) | 2025–Present
Participated in developing and standardizing bachelor’s course outlines and catalogue details in Economics.
Contributed to MSc Economics curriculum development, including learning objectives, assessments, study load,

teaching quality, examinations, and program planning.

TEACHING EXPERTISE

PhD: Research Methodology; International Economics; Economic Policy; Behavioral Economics
MBA/Executive MBA: Research Methodology; Managerial Economics; Health Economics; Project Management;

Entrepreneurship; Operations Management; International Business Management; Strategic Management; Business

Ethics

Business Administration: Quality Management; International Business; Leadership; Marketing Research
Economics: Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Money and Banking; Islamic Banking and Financial Systems;

History of Economic Thought; Introduction to Finance; Public Finance; International Finance; Intermediate

Macroeconomics

Other academic areas: Reading in Economics in English; Medical Secretary; Medical Office Management; English

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ADJUNCT TEACHING

Dar Al-Hekma University, Jeddah

Human Resource Management; Managerial Economics; Global Management Skills; Managing New Product

Development; Managing Innovation and Change; Strategy Management; Entrepreneurship.

MBA: Fundamentals of Economics. MAIR: International Political Economy and International Trade; International

Macroeconomics; Negotiable Instrument and Bankruptcy; Political Economy in Comparative Perspective;

Globalization and Social Change; Introduction to International Relations. Undergraduate: Microeconomics and

Macroeconomics.

University of Business and Technology (UBT-CBA), Jeddah

MBA/PMBA: Managerial Economics; Human Resource Management; Business Strategy; Principles of Economics.
Undergraduate: Financial Markets and Institutions; Saudi Economy; International Business Management; Principles

of Marketing; Business Communication; Business Policies; Business Law and Ethics; Macroeconomics;

Microeconomics; Sports Economics.

EDUCATION

PhD in Economics — Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, India | 2005

Dissertation: Role of Lead Bank in Financing Agricultural Sector in India, with Reference to Aligarh District.

Master’s in Economics — Aligarh Muslim University, India | 2002

Coursework included International Finance; Banking Theory and Policy; Monetary Economics; Development

Economics; Agricultural Economics; Law and Economics; Environmental Economics and Law; International Trade

Law and Economics; Intellectual Property Law and Economics; Labour Law and Economics; Financial Regulation

and Economic Policy.

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours), Economics — Aligarh Muslim University, India | 2000

RESEARCH AREAS

Economic development; sustainability; Saudi Vision 2030; climate and environmental economics; financial systems and

markets; international trade and investment; food, energy and water security; smart agriculture; circular economy; digital

transformation; artificial intelligence; cultural heritage and creative economy; tourism; higher education;

entrepreneurship; labor markets; health economics; sports economics; and economic policy.

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SELECTED RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

Firm Dynamics and Resilience among Canadian SMEs: A Longitudinal Analysis (2016–2022) — Quality & Quantity,

Springer, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-026-02999-1

Predictors of marine protection: extractive economies and governance in National Conservation Policy — Marine

Policy, Elsevier, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.MARPOL.2026.107231

Empowering Vision: The role of Women Entrepreneurs in achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 — The International

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Sage, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/14657503261452440

Digital public infrastructure and structural economic change: exploring the relationship through a novel DPIx index

— Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance, Emerald, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/DPRG-02-2026-0104

Income levels, debt, and financial transactions: A study of household financial behavior in OECD economies — SN

Business & Economics, Springer, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s43546-026-01160-2

Digital Heritage and Fashion: Preserving Cultural Identity through AI and Virtual Archives — Digital Scholarship in

the Humanities, Oxford University Press, 2026. DOI: 10.1093/llc/fqag008.

Export Structure as a Determinant of Maritime Trade Risk: The Mitigating Role of Shipping Connectivity —

Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Elsevier, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.trip.2026.101909.

The Structural Transformation of Leisure and Modernization of Sports Consumption in Developing Economies —

Journal of Sports Economics, Sage, 2026. DOI: 10.1177/15270025261422470.

Colloquial Engagement Theory with AI Awareness (CET-AIA): A New Creative Pedagogical Framework for Ethical

Assessment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence — Thinking Skills and Creativity, Elsevier, 2026. DOI:

10.1016/j.tsc.2025.102051.

Ethical Frontiers and Legal Boundaries: Proposing a Unified Framework for AI Regulation and Accountability —

Next Research, Elsevier, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.101087.

Saudi Arabia’s Lithium Ambitions: Trade, Policy, and Economic Implications — Journal of Environment and

Development, Sage.

Analyzing the Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting on Financial Performance and Sustainable

Business Strategies — Corporate and Business Strategy Review.

Balancing short-term recovery to long-term sustainability: evaluating the role of stimulative monetary policy in Saudi

Arabia, Journal of Economic Studies, Emerald, 2025. DOI: 10.1108/JES-03-2025-0179.

Service Quality and Consumer Behavior in Saudi Arabia: Examining Transactions and Technological Integration

within the Vision 2030 Framework — European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2025. DOI:

10.14207/ejsd.2025.v14n2p451.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Management Decision-Making: Analyzing the Role of Data Analytical Skills

and Entrepreneurial Orientation — European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2025. DOI:

10.14207/ejsd.2025.v14n2p221.

Optimizing forecasting techniques for cost-effective procurement of controlled medications in Saudi Arabia’s

healthcare system — International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing, Emerald, 2025. DOI:

10.1108/IJPHM-12-2024-0143.

Personalized Marketing: Leveraging AI for Culturally Aware Segmentation and Targeting — Alexandria Engineering

Journal, Elsevier, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2025.01.074.

Towards an Optimal Renewable Energy Mix for the European Union: Enhancing Energy Security and Sustainability

— Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2025. DOI: 10.1007/s13132-024-02586-5.

Strategizing sustainable food security in Saudi Arabia: A policy and scenario approach to agricultural resilience —

Outlook on Agriculture, Sage, 2025. DOI: 10.1177/00307270241302091.

Exploring Ethical and Emotional Dimensions of Customer Value in Financial Services through Employee-Customer

Dynamics — European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2024.

Artificial Intelligence in Parkinson’s Disease Detection: A Strategic Assessment for U.S. Market Entry — European

Journal of Sustainable Development, 2024.

Enhancing Emotion Prediction Using Deep Learning and Distributed Federated Systems with SMOTE

Oversampling Technique — Alexandria Engineering Journal, Elsevier, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2024.07.081.

Understanding Dollar Dynamics and SME Performance in GCC Economies — International Journal of Emerging

Markets, Emerald, 2024. DOI: 10.1108/IJOEM-01-2024-0127.

Transforming Educational Assessment: Insights into the Use of ChatGPT and Large Language Models in Grading

— International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, 2024. DOI: 10.1080/10447318.2024.2338330.

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Clustering potential Metaverse Users with the use of a value-based framework — Telematics and Informatics,

Elsevier, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.tele.2023.102074.

Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Saudi Stock Market’s Performance and Sustainability —

European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2023.

Entrepreneurial Orientation across gender in Saudi Arabia: Evidence from Adult Population Survey (APS) of Global

Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) — Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, 2023. DOI:

10.1108/JEEE-12-2022-0375.

From Gym to Grid: Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 on Saudi Gym-Goers’ Willingness to Utilize Human Kinetic

Energy for Sustainable Energy Generation — Sustainability, MDPI, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/su151310259.

Significance of International Trade and National GDP as Two Integral Components of Sustainable Economic

Development in Saudi Arabia — Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-

01245-5.

Competitive Sustainability of Saudi Companies through Digitalization and the Circular Carbon Economy Model: A

Bold Contribution to the Vision 2030 Agenda in Saudi Arabia — Sustainability, MDPI, 2023. DOI:

10.3390/su15032616.

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Project as a Testing Ground for Economically Feasible Planned Cities: Case Study —

Sustainability, MDPI, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/su15010608.

Paradigm Shift in Green Investments: A Potential Platform for Creating Employment Opportunities and Economic

Stability in Saudi Arabia — Global Environment, 2022. DOI: 10.3197/ge.2022.150306.

Scrutinizing the Trends and Indexes of the Knowledge Economy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — European

Journal of Sustainable Development, 2022. DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n2p155.

Policy Implications to Mitigate Economic Impact of Covid-19 and Enhance Healthcare Services during Pandemic in

Saudi Arabia — European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2022. DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n1p191.

The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Developing Employability Skills of Saudi Graduates Amidst Saudi 2030

Vision — European Journal of Sustainable Development, 2022. DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2022.v11n1p31.

Improving Higher Education System in Saudi Arabia: Ethnographic methods in contemporary perspective for

women education — Review of International Geographical Education Online, 2021.

Employment sustainability and prospects of the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia — European Journal of

Sustainable Development, 2021. DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n3p63.

The Effect of COVID-19 on Investment Decisions in Saudi Stock Market — Journal of Asian Finance, Economics

and Business, 2021. DOI: 10.13106/jafeb.2021.vol8.no6.0797.

Economic Role of Population Density during Pandemics—A Comparative Analysis of Saudi Arabia and China —

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084318.

The Socio-economic Potential of the Emerging Film Industry in Saudi Arabia — European Journal of Sustainable

Development, 2021. DOI: 10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n1p239.

Empowering Economic Development by Promoting Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Heritage — Journal of Economics and

Sustainable Development, 2019.

How will increasing the competitiveness of Energy Sector stimulate the Economic Growth of Saudi Arabia: 2030

vision — Middle East Journal of Management, 2019. DOI: 10.1504/MEJM.2019.101924.

International Export Orientation and Firm’s Performance: Evidence from Enterprise Survey Data of India — Journal

of Asia-Pacific Business, 2018. DOI: 10.1080/10599231.2018.1525248.

Determinants of FDI in India and Sri Lanka — Foreign Trade Review, 2018. DOI: 10.1177/0015732517734751.
India’s outward foreign direct investment: emerging trends and issues — Transnational Corporation Review, 2018.

DOI: 10.1080/19186444.2018.1436659.

Changes required in Saudi Universities Curriculum to meet the demands of 2030 vision — International Journal of

Economics and Finance, 2017. DOI: 10.5539/ijef.v9n9p111.

Beyond Oil – The Transformation to a Market-Based Approach: Envision Saudi Arabia 2030 — Journal of

Economics and Sustainable Development, 2016.

The Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development in Saudi Arabia — Business and Economics Journal,

2016.

Promoting a Culture of Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia: Role of the Universities — International

Journal of Higher Education Management, 2016.

A Determinant of Healthy Ageing – Women Education in Saudi Arabia — International Business & Economics

Research Journal, 2015.

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Delivering long-term sustainable growth through investment in young people – Saudi Arabia — International Journal

of Business and Economic Development, 2014.

Establishing a Saudi e-University: Transitioning to Asynchronous Learning at King Abdulaziz University —

International Journal of Higher Education Management, 2014.

Tourism Development in Saudi Arabia — Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, 2014.
Role of Rural Finance in Reduction of Poverty in the Agriculture Sector: Northern India — International Journal of

Business and Economic Development, 2014.

Social Media as an Echo Chamber: The Digital Impact — Journal of Business & Economics Research, 2013. DOI:

10.19030/jber.v12i1.8369.

The future of Global Education — International Journal of Business & Economic Development, 2013.
The Impact of Changing Technology – The Case of E-Learning — Contemporary Issues in Education Research,

2013.

Impact of Brain Drain Immigration on the Economic Development in Sudan 1973 to 2005 — International Journal of

Business and Economic Development, 2013.

Impact of the Demand of Women Higher Education: A New Dimension Case: Saudi Arabia — Global Science

Technology Forum Business Review Journal, 2011.

BOOKS & EDITORIAL WORK

Author, Vision Beyond Oil: Strategic Investment and Structural Reform in Saudi Arabia. Springer Nature Scientific

Publishing Center, King Abdulaziz University Press, December 2025. ISBN 978-603-8484-24-1.

Book Foreword: Behavioral Cybersecurity and Ethical AI in a Relational Economics Context – Policy Lessons for

Africa. Springer Nature, February 2026. eBook ISBN 978-3-032-01214-2.

Handbook on Digital Transformation in Higher Education — Emerald, Scopus (in progress).
Next Generation Digital Health — Elsevier, Scopus (in progress).
Chat GPT as a Game Changer in Technology-Enhanced Learning in Academia — Emerald, Scopus (in progress).
Smart Cities: Use cases and projects — Emerald (in progress).
Technology Driven Innovation and Circular Economy — Emerald (in progress).
Research Excellence in Healthcare — Elsevier, Scopus (in progress).

EDITORIAL & PEER REVIEW SERVICE

Advisory and Editorial Board Member, University Journal: Economics & Administration (KAU-JEA), Elsevier | 2026–

Present

Reviewer, Scientific African, Elsevier | 2026–Present
Guest Editor, Special Issue ‘Green Human Resource Management: Challenges and a Path Forward,’ Journal of

Administrative Sciences, MDPI | 2023–Present

Reviewer, Journal of Economic Studies, Saudi Economic Association / King Saud University | 2021–Present
Reviewer, IGI Publishers eEditorial Discovery, Scopus | 2019–Present

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Premium Residency, Special Talent – Research, Saudi Arabia | 2025–2030
Speaker, LEARN Event – Sustainability Through Skills: Embedding Lifelong Learning in Vision 2030, Mohammed

Bin Salman Non-Profit City, Riyadh | 2025

Certificate of Recognition for contribution in research; Top 10 Researchers in the Social Science Domain, King

Abdulaziz University | 2022

Annual Research Excellence Award, Scientific Committee, King Abdulaziz University | 2021
Outstanding Scientist in Economics, 3rd Annual Research Meet (ARM 2017), Venus International Research Award

| 2017

Certificate of Recognition for contribution in research, King Abdulaziz University | 2016
Best Poster Research Presentation, University of Business and Technology | 2015
Certificate of Recognition for contribution in research, King Abdulaziz University | 2014
Best Paper, e-Learning Horizons Forum, King Abdulaziz University | 2014
Certificate of Recognition for contribution in research, King Abdulaziz University | 2013

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CONFERENCE PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS

Empowering Vision: The Role of Women Entrepreneurs in Achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 — IERC 2025,

MBSC, KAEC.

Cloud management for maximizing security and compliance in business — AIP Conference Proceedings, Scopus.

DOI: 10.1063/5.0177836.

Implementation of Cloud Security Technologies for Enhancing Effectiveness of Security Infrastructure and

Compliance — AIP Conference Proceedings, Scopus. DOI: 10.1063/5.0177844.

Assessing the Impact of Recession on the Consumer’s Buying Behavior in Saudi Arabia — 31st IBIMA Conference,

Milan, Italy | 2018.

The e-Learning Paradigm — e-Learning Horizons Forum, King Abdulaziz University | 2016.
Private & Public Sector: Conflicts & Resolution – HRM Practice in Saudi Arabia — 18th ICOM, Abu Dhabi

University | 2016.

Beyond Oil – The Transformation to a Market-Based Approach: Envision Saudi Arabia 2030 — 18th ICOM, Abu

Dhabi University | 2016.

Increased Labor Productivity, Stronger Business Environment – Transforming the Economy, Saudi Arabia — 18th

ICOM | 2016.

Harmonizing Education Outcomes with the Needs of the Saudi Labor Market Demand — International Academic

Business Conference, Washington DC | 2016.

The Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development in Saudi Arabia — 17th ICOM, Abu Dhabi University |

2015.

Social Media as a Tool in Learning and Social Behavior in Saudi Arabia — 17th ICOM, Abu Dhabi University |

2015.

Private and Public Healthcare Economies in 21st Century: Saudi Arabia — ICBED, New York | 2014.
The Economic Aspect: How Beneficial is the Aging Population — Las Vegas International Academic Conference |

2013.

The future of Global Education — International Academic Conference, Paris | 2013.
Impact of Brain Drain Immigration on the Economic Development in Sudan 1973 to 2005 — ICBED, New York |

2013.

Social Media an Echo Chamber: The Digital Impact — Key West International Education Conference | 2013.
A Step towards Ageing Community – Education Case Study: Saudi Arabia — Aging and Society, Vancouver | 2012.
Empowering of Women: Education a Revolutionary Act — Annual Conference on Socio-Economic Empowerment

of Women, India | 2012.

WORKSHOPS & INVITED TALKS

Hosted ‘Knowledge Management’ workshop for professional students, King Abdulaziz University | 2017
Hosted ‘Stress Management’ workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2016
Hosted ‘Positive Thinking’ workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2015
Hosted ‘The Mystery of the Research Process’ three-day postgraduate workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2015
Hosted ‘Leadership and Motivation’ workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2014
Hosted ‘Strategic Planning & Administrative Leadership Styles’ three-day workshop for faculty and postgraduate

students, King Abdulaziz University | 2014

Hosted ‘Presentation Skills’ postgraduate workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2013
Hosted ‘Scientific Research Skills’ postgraduate workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2013
Invited workshop: Development Model for Medina, Taibah University | 2020
International Emergency: The Management Society Workshop, King Abdulaziz University | 2015
Effective Learning Workshop, King Abdulaziz University / CTLD | 2015
Make the Best of Your Social Media Communication, Dar Al-Hekma University | 2014
AOL Workshop, United Arab Emirates University, Dubai | 2013
Saudi Economy Conference, King Abdulaziz University | 2012
Saudi Money Exhibition & Conference, Jeddah | 2012
Women in Leadership Summit, Jeddah | 2010
How to Start an Export Business, FICCI Ladies Organisation, India | 2004

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RECENT PROFESSIONAL & SUSTAINABILITY ENGAGEMENT

Member, Global Ambassadors of Sustainability (GAoS), supporting sustainability practice, sustainable living, and

climate action | 2025–2026

Official member, ISSP / Sustainability Professionals of Saudi Arabia (SPSA-SDG) initiative | 2025–2026
Speaker, LEARN Event, Misk City, Riyadh, on sustainability through skills and lifelong learning in Vision 2030 |

2025

Contributor to Saudi Sustainability Magazine articles on water-from-air solar atmospheric water generation for off-

grid agriculture and agrivoltaics for Saudi food, energy, and water security | 2025

PROFESSIONAL IDENTIFIERS & ONLINE PROFILES

KAU Faculty/CV Page: https://nyusuf.kau.edu.sa/CVEn.aspx?Site_ID=0057588&Lng=EN

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3959-5120

Web of Science: AAS-9121-2021

Scopus: 56323688300

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nadia-Yusuf

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FlLX1NEAAAAJ&hl=en&authuser=3

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-yusuf-265a65345

SPSA-SDG ID: DJFAFW-CE000591 (through 2027)

SELECTED MEDIA / PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Harvesting Water from Air: How Solar AWG provides New Opportunities in Off-Grid Agriculture — SPSA Saudi

Sustainability Magazine, Carbon Credit, Issue 8 | December 2025.

Agrivoltaics: A Triple-Win Framework for Saudi Food, Energy, and Water Security — SPSA Saudi Sustainability

Magazine, Carbon Credit, Issue 7 | September 2025.

Press coverage of research on human kinetic energy for sustainable energy generation, international trade and

GDP, and competitive sustainability of Saudi companies through digitalization and the circular carbon economy

model | 2023.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC & PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Developed and coordinated Econ-Legacy: a collaborative research and poster initiative involving PhD and

undergraduate students.

Organized Poster Day and supported academic poster development for Economics and college promotion.
Produced academic promotional videos/showreels and supported student recruitment and college promotional

activities.