01Ph.D. in Modern AI
2003
First woman in the Middle East to earn a doctorate in Modern Artificial Intelligence from the University of Huddersfield
Leadership at MF Holding
Meet the visionary minds leading MF Holding into the future. From AI innovation to national impact, our leadership team is dedicated to excellence and transformation.
Dr. Fatmah Baothman — CEO, MF Holding
Dr. Fatmah Baothman is the first Arab woman to earn a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and a celebrated pioneer in the field. As CEO of MF Holding, she drives innovation and strategic growth in AI, digital transformation, and education across Saudi Arabia and the region.
With a background spanning academia, government policy, and global leadership platforms like the UN, G20, and the World Economic Forum, Dr. Baothman continues to influence both national development and international standards in ethical and sustainable AI.
Achievements
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02Global AI Award
UK, 2019
Recognized at the Investment & Encryption Challenges Forum in London for blockchain-AI solutions addressing environmental issues
03Women AI Award
San Francisco, 2019
First women-only global AI award, recognized at VB AI Summit for AI research impact
04Lifetime Achievement
Women in Tech, 2022
Honored as first Middle East Ph.D. recipient in AI with leadership in academia & AI Society
05Global Future Council
World Economic Forum
Member of WEF's Global Future Council on the Future of Artificial Intelligence
06UN & G20 Representative
International Leadership
Official Saudi NGOs representative at UN CSW67 & G20-S20 Task Force member
Excellence in Artificial Intelligence