Acting University President Meets with Talented Students Participating in the "Mawhiba" Academic Enrichment Program
The Acting President of King Khalid University, Professor Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajem, expressed the university's pride in its partnership with the "Mawhiba" program during the 2024 Academic Enrichment Program. He highlighted the program's role in fostering the creative abilities of students and preparing them for the future according to the highest global standards. He emphasized the importance of investing in talented youth, stating, "Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 focuses heavily on developing human capabilities, fostering innovation and creativity, and the Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program offers students a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills that will contribute to building a bright future for the Kingdom."
These remarks were made during his meeting on Tuesday morning with the talented students participating in the "Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program 2024." The program is organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in collaboration with King Khalid University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs. The program runs for three weeks and includes over 100 gifted students from various regions of the Kingdom.
The Acting President welcomed the participants and supervisors, commending the efforts made in organizing this program, which aims to enhance knowledge and build both scientific and practical skills in students. He praised the efforts of the Talent and Innovation Unit at the Deanship of Student Affairs, led by Dr. Jamila Mishbeb Al-Rawi, for organizing and executing the program excellently. He expressed confidence that the program would achieve its educational and innovative goals and reaffirmed the university's continued support for such initiatives, which enhance its standing as a center of academic excellence and innovation.
During the visit, which was accompanied by Dr. Ali bin Misfer Al-Qahtani, Dean of Student Affairs, the Acting President observed various activities and events offered by the program, including enrichment units in data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and engineering design principles. He also witnessed part of the classroom sessions and skill-building activities aimed at developing 21st-century skills in students.
