Dammam | 22 Muharram 1447 AH – July 17, 2025

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, in partnership with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (“Mawhiba”), has concluded the activities of the Mawhiba Al-Ithrai Summer Program 2025, at a ceremony held in the university's Grand Conference Hall attended by a number of officials from the university and the foundation, led by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Abdullah Al-Muhaidib.

The program was designed to support gifted male and female students and prepare them for local and international competitions through specialized academic curricula developed in partnership with national and international universities, running over three intensive weeks of training and preparation.

At a Glance

  • Participants: 320 carefully selected gifted students, who received practical and theoretical training in future-facing fields including artificial intelligence, data science, biotechnology, engineering and environmental science, supervised by a select group of trainers from prestigious universities.

Thinking and leadership skills at the program's core. Dr. Al-Muhaidib praised the level of skill shown by participants, saying the program offered a valuable opportunity to strengthen analytical thinking, creativity and leadership, and that this edition's positive results reflect the university's vision of supporting national talent and preparing it for participation in international forums.

Aligned with sustainable development goals. Program head Dr. Nasser Al-Rayes said this edition was designed to align with the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, under the slogan “Seeds — Talent That Grows, Creativity That Flourishes,” in a message aimed at preparing a generation capable of leading a more sustainable and innovative future.

The program reflects an active strategic partnership between Mawhiba and Saudi universities, aiming to invest in national talent and build its scientific and knowledge capabilities in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goal of building a knowledge- and innovation-based economy.