Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — July 11, 2025

King Saud University in Riyadh has provided an advanced academic and scientific environment hosting more than 100 gifted students as part of the 2025 Academic Enrichment Program, organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), aimed at equipping young Saudi minds with the tools of scientific research, critical thinking and innovation.

The program is one of the flagship joint initiatives between Mawhiba and King Saud University to nurture national talent and connect it early with research and development centers, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which treats investment in talent and scientific research as a strategic pillar of sustainable development.

Advanced Scientific Content and Focused Specialized Tracks

Students engage in a number of advanced scientific tracks, including:

  • Chemistry and laboratory applications
  • Biomedical sciences
  • Digital forensic investigation
  • Microbiology and laboratory work

Students work under the supervision of a select group of academics and specialists using the latest tools and technologies, in an environment that encourages creativity, experimentation and observation, strengthening their ability to solve problems and build research projects.

Inspiring Examples From the Student Experience

Lean Ali Al-Harbi, from the chemical applications track, said: "The hands-on experience of understanding chemical reactions was a turning point in my scientific awareness — the lab became a space for creativity, not just study."

Al-Anoud Fahad Al-Shabanah, from the digital forensic investigation unit, said: "My experience collecting and analyzing digital evidence deepened my passion for modern technology and opened up wide horizons for me in the digital field."

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Aid, from the medical sciences track, said: "Despite the challenges of designing a scientific model, thanks to the guidance and supervision I received, I was able to learn the fundamentals of experimental research in the lab."

Mawhiba and King Saud University: A National Partnership to Build a Leading Scientific Generation

This experience aims to:

  • Foster a culture of scientific research among young people
  • Sharpen creative and critical thinking skills
  • Connect students with research centers from an early age
  • Prepare them to become future leaders of the knowledge economy

The program stands as a national model for integration between Saudi universities and institutions supporting giftedness, part of a strategic path toward building a globally competitive knowledge society.