{"id":6947,"date":"2025-07-04T16:12:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T16:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/?p=6947"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T08:01:02","slug":"prominent-pakistani-awarded-saudi-citizenship-under-vision-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/pakistan\/prominent-pakistani-awarded-saudi-citizenship-under-vision-2030\/6947\/","title":{"rendered":"Prominent Pakistani Awarded Saudi Citizenship Under Vision 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> July 4, 2025 | NewsMakers Web Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a significant move under Saudi Arabia\u2019s ongoing <strong>Vision 2030 initiative<\/strong>, Pakistani-origin scientist <strong>Dr. Mehmoud Khan<\/strong> has been granted <strong>Saudi citizenship<\/strong>, placing him among the first high-profile global professionals to be naturalized by the Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The news was confirmed in a recent list published by the financial portal <em>Argaam<\/em>, which included several top-tier experts from fields such as science, medicine, technology, and the arts. Dr. Khan\u2019s inclusion signals Saudi Arabia\u2019s growing commitment to attracting world-class talent to help <strong>diversify its economy<\/strong> and build a <strong>knowledge-driven society<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who is Dr. Mehmoud Khan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Born to Pakistani parents and raised in the United Kingdom, Dr. Khan earned his medical degree from the prestigious <strong>University of Liverpool Medical School<\/strong>. Over the course of a distinguished career spanning decades, he has held <strong>key leadership roles in global health, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer of Global R\\&amp;D at PepsiCo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>President of Global Research &amp; Development at Takeda Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Director of the Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition Trials Unit at the Mayo Clinic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, he serves as the <strong>CEO of the Hevolution Foundation<\/strong>, a <strong>Riyadh-based nonprofit<\/strong> focused on <strong>funding scientific research and investing in biotechnology<\/strong>, particularly in areas that promote healthy aging and longevity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmakers.com.pk\/en\/pakistan\/uae-golden-visa-golden-opportunity-for-skilled-pakistanis\/6934\/\">UAE Golden Visa for Skilled Pakistanis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vision 2030 and the Citizenship Initiative<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Saudi Arabia\u2019s <strong>Vision 2030<\/strong>, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aims to reduce the Kingdom\u2019s dependence on oil and reposition it as a global hub for <strong>investment, innovation, and knowledge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2021, a royal decree allowed individuals with proven excellence in <strong>science, medicine, culture, technology, and sports<\/strong> to apply for Saudi citizenship. Dr. Khan is among the most notable figures to be granted citizenship under this policy so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative reflects Saudi Arabia\u2019s long-term strategy to bring <strong>top-tier global minds into its economic and social transformation<\/strong> journey, ensuring local and international collaboration in fields critical to the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Proud of Pakistani Roots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an earlier interview with <strong>OPEN Silicon Valley<\/strong>, a global organization of Pakistani entrepreneurs and professionals, Dr. Khan reflected on his upbringing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI grew up in England. I haven\u2019t had the chance to grow up in Pakistan,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cBut I\u2019ve always been proud of my Pakistani heritage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>His success serves as a powerful example of how <strong>diaspora Pakistanis<\/strong> are shaping critical sectors across the world while staying connected to their roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Health Innovation at the Core<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Dr. Khan\u2019s leadership, the <strong>Hevolution Foundation<\/strong> is emerging as a key global player in funding research related to <strong>healthy aging, chronic disease prevention, and biotechnological advancement<\/strong>. The foundation is expected to commit <strong>billions of dollars<\/strong> over the coming years to support global research and startup innovations in health sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Khan has been a vocal advocate for shifting the global healthcare model from <strong>treatment to prevention<\/strong>, and his work is seen as instrumental in <strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s ambition to lead in health innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: Recognition for Excellence, and a Win for Science<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Mehmoud Khan\u2019s Saudi citizenship is not only a personal achievement but also a recognition of <strong>scientific excellence and cross-border collaboration<\/strong>. His story reflects the kind of <strong>transformational talent<\/strong> Saudi Arabia hopes to attract, and it also offers inspiration to <strong>young Pakistani scientists<\/strong> worldwide who aspire to make a global impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to the world\u2019s best minds, this marks <strong>a new chapter in science-led diplomacy<\/strong> \u2014 and Dr. Khan stands as a shining example of that promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: July 4, 2025 | NewsMakers Web Desk In a significant move under Saudi Arabia\u2019s ongoing Vision 2030 initiative, Pakistani-origin scientist Dr. Mehmoud Khan has been granted Saudi citizenship, placing him among the first high-profile global professionals to be naturalized by the Kingdom. 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