ISEF Student Projects: Saudi Innovations Boosting the National Economy
The Saudi Cultural Attaché to the United States and Canada, and supervisor of South American countries, Tahani Al-Baiz, affirmed that the projects of the students participating the Saudi team science and engineering the ISEF 2026 , represent a true continuation of the journey of a nation confident in the capabilities of its youth. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has invested in the minds of its sons and daughters, enabling them to proudly and competently represent the Kingdom at the world's largest scientific events, reflecting the success of its modern educational strategies.
A history full of achievements in international exhibitions
The Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is one of the world's oldest and largest science competitions for public school students, bringing together thousands of young minds annually to develop innovative solutions to contemporary challenges. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Mawhiba Foundation and the Ministry of Education, has participated in this prestigious fair since 2007. Throughout its history, the Kingdom has won 185 awards, including 124 major awards and 61 special awards. In the last edition, it ranked second globally, after the United States, highlighting the high quality of its national educational outcomes.
How do ISEF student projects support the national economy?
The Cultural Attaché explained that students at ISEF by Saudi are not limited to the academic sphere, but rather target vital areas and major national priorities, including the energy, medical sciences, engineering, and future technologies sectors. These promising fields contribute directly to supporting the national economy and enhancing the Kingdom's global competitiveness, perfectly aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to transform the Kingdom into a sustainable economy based on knowledge, innovation, and the development of modern technologies.
Regional and international influence that enhances the Kingdom's standing
Regionally, these contributions and achievements inspire Arab youth and underscore the Kingdom's leadership in nurturing talent and developing human capital. Internationally, these innovations solidify Saudi Arabia's position as a key strategic partner in providing scientific solutions to shared global challenges, reflecting the positive and lasting impact of investing in education and scientific research.
The role of leading universities in developing talent
Dr. Tahani Al-Baiz noted that the Cultural Attaché in the United States currently oversees more than 1,500 scholarship recipients studying at leading universities, ranked among the top 30 globally. She expressed her complete confidence that the Saudi national team members would be a natural continuation of this distinguished academic elite. She welcomed the team members, describing them as passionate and knowledgeable individuals, ambassadors of ambition, and wishing them success in achieving new accomplishments that would raise the Kingdom's name high in this global scientific forum.
“Mawhiba”... Saudi Innovation Incubator
The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) is a leading national institution globally dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and empowering gifted individuals. The Foundation operates according to a comprehensive national strategy for developing talent in priority scientific fields, supporting the building of an integrated knowledge society, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing effectively to the comprehensive national development envisioned by the wise leadership.
