Riyadh, 30 Shawwal 1446H (April 28, 2025):

Under the patronage of Minister of Education Yousef Al-Benyan, and attended by Prince Sultan bin Salman, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Lidia Brito, UNESCO's Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, the second edition of the "Eye on the Future" forum opened today at the Mawhiba Foundation's headquarters in Riyadh.

Forum goals

The forum aims to strengthen knowledge cooperation and exchange expertise to build a generation proficient in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); offer innovative solutions supporting sustainable development and Saudi Vision 2030; and support and empower young talent through local and international initiatives.

Forum activities

The forum features three dialogue sessions covering the challenges and opportunities of building an outstanding scientific generation (with participation from the UNESCO-Al-Fozan Prize jury), inspiring experiences from the Mawhiba network (featuring prominent figures in innovation), and specialized discussions with STEM experts. An accompanying exhibition offers interactive experiences in technology and artificial intelligence, and innovation and future sciences.

UNESCO-Al-Fozan International Prize

Dr. Nada Al-Nafie, CEO of the prize, said the initiative serves as a bridge linking young minds globally and helps turn their ideas into real-world solutions. The prize launched in 2021 as the first Saudi international award under the UNESCO umbrella, aiming to nurture talent in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Partners and sponsors

The forum is supported by the Abdullah Al-Fozan Foundation for Education, the Mawhiba Foundation, and the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science.

The forum reinforces the Kingdom's standing as a global hub for innovation and support for promising talent, in line with Vision 2030.