Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: 00968 24143078 \ 00968 24143076 \ 00968 24142111; Research and innovation are essential elements of global economic competitiveness in the 21 st century. They underpin social and eco-nomic development across all areas, and are fundamental to economic and digital transformation, global competitiveness and nationalwell-being. Successful engagement in economic and digital transformation increasingly defines the world