Al-Ahsa | July 27, 2025

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa and Chairman of the Board of the Al-Ahsa Charitable Society, Deputy Governor of Al-Ahsa Muadh bin Ibrahim Al-Jaafari today attended the closing ceremony of the "Survival Challenge" enrichment program, implemented by the Takamul Center in partnership with the Basmat Association for the Care and Development of Orphans, in the presence of a number of education and community leaders, at the project exhibition held in the Building of the Deanship of Student Affairs at King Faisal University.

The program aims to empower orphaned children in the fields of environment, agriculture and technology, using a learning-by-doing methodology, and to boost their innovative capabilities in tackling environmental challenges through smart, sustainable solutions.

50 Science Projects from 14 Associations

The program's closing exhibition featured 50 innovative science projects completed by more than 400 orphaned participants, representing 14 associations specialized in orphan care from across the Kingdom's regions. The projects covered a range of topics, including:

  • Combating desertification
  • Rationalizing water consumption
  • Soil protection
  • Smart solutions for agricultural pests
  • Using advanced environmental technologies

Continued Support from Local Leadership

During his visit to the exhibition, the deputy governor of Al-Ahsa praised the governor's support and interest in this valued group, affirming that empowering orphans through such quality programs represents an investment in the future and contributes to building a creative generation aware of sustainable development issues.

He also praised the organizational efforts and the content presented, stressing the importance of continuing such initiatives, which help instill a spirit of innovation and achieve the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a vibrant society and a thriving economy.

A Closing Ceremony Full of Recognition

At the end of the program, supporting entities and organizers were honored, along with recognition for outstanding projects, amid an atmosphere of pride in the innovative scientific results achieved by the participants.