Students from Mecca win gold at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2025
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continued to strengthen its international presence in the fields of science and innovation, as the General Directorate of Education in the Makkah a new qualitative achievement added to the record of national achievements, following the victory of two of its brilliant students in prestigious awards at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2025 (SIIF) , which is one of the most important global platforms that brings together innovators from all continents.
Details of the Saudi achievement in South Korea
In a fierce scientific competition that included hundreds of inventors and innovators from around the world, students from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia captivated audiences with their innovative projects. Student Dalin Bader Qadir the gold medal, in addition to a special prize in recognition of her outstanding invention, which offered creative solutions that impressed the international judging panels. Similarly, student Hassan Hamza Sultan the bronze medal for his participating invention, demonstrating the ability of Saudi students to compete in the most complex scientific and technological arenas.
Seoul International Exhibition: A Global Platform for Innovation
This victory is particularly significant given the prestige of the Seoul International Invention Fair , organized by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA) and typically supported by global organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The fair serves as a major platform for marketing inventions and new technologies, and a forum for exchanging expertise among scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs. The presence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among the winners at this event reflects the rapid development of its national research and innovation system.
Vision 2030 and Human Capacity Development
This achievement cannot be separated from the broader context of the national transformation underway in the Kingdom under Vision 2030. This victory embodies the outcomes of the Human Capability Development Program, which aims to cultivate globally competitive citizens. Investing in and nurturing talented individuals throughout their education is a cornerstone of the transition to a knowledge-based economy, as the Kingdom strives to equip its youth with the tools of the future and the skills of the 21st century.
Integration of the educational system in Mecca
For its part, the General Directorate of Education in Makkah expressed its pride in this national achievement. In its statement, the Directorate emphasized that reaching global recognition is not a coincidence, but rather the fruit of a comprehensive and collaborative educational system. This integration begins with the support of an informed family, extends to a stimulating school environment, and culminates in the contributions of teachers in discovering and nurturing talented students and developing their innovative skills.
This new achievement demonstrates the efficiency of the enrichment programs offered to male and female students, and enhances confidence in the outputs of Saudi education and its ability to create a generation of innovators capable of raising the Kingdom’s flag high in all upcoming international forums.
