On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Behavia – Behavioral Public Policy and Economics, a leading company in behavioral economics and experimentation. KFCRIS was represented by the Assistant to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ibrahim Aldeghaither, and Behavia was represented by the Managing Director, Dr. Manuel Schubert.  The signing was attended by the Assistant Secretary-General for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Abdullah Hamidaddin.

The MoU establishes a framework for knowledge exchange and expertise sharing, with a focus on capacity building in strategic areas of mutual interest. The MoU also facilitates the development of specialized research training programs through collaborative workshops. The two organizations will pursue joint research initiatives, coordinate multi-stakeholder events with public sector institutions, and leverage their respective networks to disseminate collaborative intellectual output and research findings.