On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Center organized a scientific seminar delivered by Professor Abdulbasit Bouhamida from the Institute of Medical Genomics at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, entitled:

“Why Call for the Establishment of a Research, Development, and Innovation Institution?”

The seminar addressed the transition from scientific publication to research impact, highlighting the role of institutional infrastructure in managing research and development (R&D), facilitating knowledge transfer, and directing research outcomes toward practical applications.

The discussion focused on aligning scientific research with applied needs and priorities, developing solutions, validating their feasibility and applicability, and measuring their scientific, technological, economic, and societal impact.

The seminar also examined the development of a research ecosystem that connects scientific output with relevant beneficiary sectors and establishes clear pathways for knowledge transfer and the effective utilization of research outcomes.

The seminar was attended by department heads and directors of relevant departments involved in the Center’s research and development ecosystem. Discussions focused on managing the R&D lifecycle and transforming its outputs into measurable and applicable solutions.

The seminar forms part of the Center’s efforts to develop research performance evaluation criteria so that assessment extends beyond the number of publications to encompass the quality of research outputs, their potential for knowledge transfer and application, and the measurement of their impact.