The Governor of Jeddah honors the students who won the 2025 Competition Award
His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, honored 121 male and female students from the Jeddah Education Department who won the 2025 Competition Award for Outstanding Students at the Governorate headquarters. The ceremony was attended by the Director General of Education in Jeddah, Manal bint Mubarak Al-Lahibi, along with a number of prominent educational leaders in the region. His Highness congratulated the outstanding students on their exceptional academic and practical achievements, emphasizing that continuing this creative approach will effectively contribute to building a promising national generation capable of competing and innovating at both the regional and international levels.
An ambitious educational vision embodied by the 2025 Competitor Award
The Director General of Education in Jeddah Governorate, Manal Al-Lahibi, explained that the patronage and recognition bestowed upon students by His Royal Highness the Governor of Jeddah serves as a significant incentive for them to continue their pursuit of excellence and leadership. She noted that the 2025 Competition Award is a key component of the Saudi Ministry of Education's efforts to discover and nurture talent, empowering students with the tools of innovation and entrepreneurship. This unique initiative aims to encourage academic excellence, stimulate critical thinking, and develop teamwork and leadership skills, thus contributing to building an ambitious nation and a thriving knowledge-based economy that aligns with the aspirations of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Education as a fundamental pillar in the national development process
The launch and development of such educational awards comes within the context of the comprehensive transformation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing in the education sector. Since the launch of Vision 2030, the wise leadership has given great attention to developing curricula and educational systems to move from rote learning to innovation and analysis. Gifted student programs and national competitions are an extension of a long history of striving to improve educational outcomes, as the Kingdom seeks to place its educational institutions and students among the ranks of developed countries in international education and scientific research indicators.
The impact of the award and future pathways for student excellence
This year's award was exceptionally distinguished, honoring 64 male and 57 female students representing 82 schools across various educational levels in Jeddah. This recognition came after their outstanding performance in the award's diverse categories, which included international assessments, academic achievement, volunteer work, innovation and scientific talent, as well as future skills and entrepreneurship.
The anticipated impact of these awards extends beyond the local level; outstanding students in international assessments and innovation represent the core of talent that will represent the Kingdom on the global stage, thus enhancing Saudi Arabia's position as a regional and international hub for innovation and technology. These initiatives also contribute to instilling a culture of giving and social responsibility through volunteer work, ensuring the development of well-rounded citizens with strong skills and human qualities.
