A partnership between Mawhiba and the University of Business and Technology to support talented individuals

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In a move aimed at strengthening the national innovation ecosystem and unifying institutional efforts, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the University of Business and Technology (UBT) signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on Monday. This agreement aims to exchange expertise in the field of giftedness and creativity and enhance integration between the public and higher education sectors, directly contributing to achieving the ambitious goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Details of the agreement and its objectives

The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Mawhiba Foundation, with the foundation's Secretary-General, Abdulaziz Al-Kridis, representing the foundation, and the university's Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Abdullah Dahlan, representing the university. The agreement focuses primarily on enhancing the exchange of knowledge and expertise among researchers, practitioners, and specialized institutions, as well as raising the level of national competencies and capabilities in various fields of talent and creativity.

The agreed areas of cooperation include actively contributing to the development of a future vision for the education and care of the gifted, and highlighting leading national programs and initiatives in this field, while emphasizing their sustainable developmental and societal impact.

The context of the partnership and the pioneering role of "Mawhiba"

This agreement builds upon the historical role played by the Mawhiba Foundation since its establishment as a non-profit endowment entity, dedicated to discovering and nurturing talented and creative individuals in scientific fields of developmental priority. Today, Mawhiba is a global leader in gifted education, boasting a distinguished record of international achievements and awards attained by Saudi students in global scientific forums such as ISEF and international Olympiads.

Through partnerships with prestigious academic institutions such as the University of Business and Technology, the foundation seeks to create interconnected educational pathways that ensure the continued nurturing of talented individuals even after graduation from general education, and guide them towards disciplines that serve the knowledge economy.

Strategic importance and expected impact

This partnership is of particular importance in light of the major transformations taking place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia within the Human Capability Development Program, one of the Vision 2030 programs. The integration between institutions specializing in discovering talents and universities that nurture these minds is a fundamental pillar for building a vibrant society and a thriving economy.

This collaboration is expected to contribute to:

Developing a supportive research environment for talented individuals within the university.
Designing joint enrichment programs that combine the academic and applied aspects.
To enhance the Kingdom’s position as a hub for talent and creative minds at the regional and international levels.

In conclusion, this agreement comes to support joint institutional work, and enhance national efforts aimed at empowering talented individuals, and developing an integrated and sustainable system for talent and creativity in the Kingdom, thus ensuring optimal investment in Saudi human capital.