Lina Alkhayal

Saudi Arabia's leading edtech innovator expanding educational access through online learning platforms

Lina Alkhayal is the founder of Classics Saudi, a pioneering online education platform that has transformed learning opportunities in the Middle East. Launched in 2015, her company provides affordable access to global educational content through its subscription-based service, offering over 50,000 courses in multiple languages. This has particularly empowered Saudi women to pursue education in fields previously inaccessible due to cultural restrictions.

Alkhayal's vision aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of economic diversification and workforce development. Classics Saudi's partnership with Coursera and edX has connected over 200,000 students to top universities like Stanford and MIT. Her work has been featured in Bloomberg and earned her a spot on Forbes' Middle East's '30 Under 30' list in 2019.

Beyond her professional achievements, Alkhayal advocates for digital literacy programs targeting rural populations, bridging the education gap in remote regions. Her TEDx talk 'Education Beyond Borders' outlines her vision for a globally connected learning ecosystem. Learn more at Classics Saudi.