Jeddah, March 18, 2026, SPA -- The University of Business and Technology (UBT) has reached a significant scientific milestone, enhancing its reputation in the fields of innovation and research on an international level. Dr. Basma El Zein earned a gold medal at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions for her groundbreaking work on solar cells, utilizing low-pressure pulsed laser deposition technology to improve the nanostructure of ZnO material.

This innovation has been registered as a patent and received recognition from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a United Nations agency. This acknowledgment underscores the scientific value of the innovation and its potential impact on the advancement of renewable energy technologies.

This achievement reflects the university's commitment to advanced research and strengthens its position in international scientific forums, highlighting its growing role in supporting research in cutting-edge technological fields. It builds on the university’s track record of success and active participation in both local and global scientific forums, continuously affirming the quality of its research outputs and the excellence of its academic staff.

This accomplishment adds a significant chapter to the university's scientific legacy and reaffirms its dedication to supporting applied scientific research, fostering technology transfer, and encouraging entrepreneurship. These efforts contribute to transforming research findings into innovative solutions that align with global trends in innovation and technology.