Under the patronage of HRH Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, the governorate's deputy governor Muath bin Ibrahim Al-Jaafari today honored the teams and schools that won the Cybersecurity Awareness Competition, in the presence of Al-Ahsa Education Director-General Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Isa, and a number of leaders from Saudi Aramco, government entities, and owners of private and international schools.

Wide Participation, Outstanding Results

The competition, launched by the Al-Ahsa Education Department in partnership with Saudi Aramco's South Ghawar Producing Department, resulted in 8 student teams winning top places across three main cybersecurity categories.
More than 1,000 students from 19 private schools took part, with 136 participants advancing to the final round, where they presented notable work raising awareness on key topics including:

  • Hacking.
  • Cyberbullying.
  • Phishing.

The Importance of Cybersecurity Awareness

Attendees stressed the importance of raising cybersecurity awareness among younger generations to meet the challenges of the digital age, describing the competition as an ideal model for developing students' technical skills and encouraging them to help build a safe digital society.

A Pioneering Partnership Between Education and the Private Sector

The partnership between the Al-Ahsa Education Department and Saudi Aramco is an example of effective cooperation between the public and private sectors, aimed at empowering young people and preparing them for a digital future built on knowledge and innovation.