RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology launched on Monday the 2024 Generation Research and Innovation Enrichment Program.
This initiative, organized by the organization’s Academy 32 in collaboration with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba, will help over 90 gifted students from across Saudi Arabia cultivate their skills.
In her opening remarks, Amani bint Mohammed Al-Shawi, CEO of Academy 32 at KACST, highlighted the program’s pivotal role in nurturing young talents and preparing them for local, regional, and international competitions.
She cited the outstanding achievements of last year’s participants, who won nine awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair in the US, 13 medals and special awards at the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition in Malaysia, and 25 special awards and eight grand prizes at the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity.
