RIYADH: The Global Enrichment Program at King Saud University in Riyadh offered Mawhiba students a platform to explore their talents, aspirations and potential, helping guide their future career paths.
Organized in partnership with the the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, or Mawhiba, the program ran from June 27 to July 17. It combined education with enjoyment and aimed to discover and nurture gifted students from Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Ali Al-Dalbahi, dean of student affairs at the university and head of the program, said it brought together exceptional students from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, Jordan and Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
A total of 146 students took part in eight specialized tracks, including medical and surgical sciences, mechanical engineering, space and missile engineering, economics and investment, cybersecurity, AI and big data, and the application of AI and big data in biomedical sciences.
The program also partnered with Oxmedica Global Education, a UK-based organization which provided nine international trainers from Oxford, Cambridge, King’s College London, Google and Dubai Business Associates.
Each day included an hour of academic English and strategic learning. Beyond academics, students took part in enrichment activities that taught key business skills and supported their personal growth.
Abdullah Al-Shahri, enrolled in the AI and big data track, described the program as an inspiring journey filled with valuable learning and meaningful interaction.
He praised the instructors’ expertise and enthusiasm, expressing gratitude for their strong support throughout the experience.
Mishaal Al-Harbi, specializing in AI and big data in biomedical sciences, said his passion for technology and medicine motivated him to join.
The program offered a unique opportunity to explore emerging fields, especially the application of AI in healthcare, he added.
Al-Harbi found learning Python both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating, which sparked his curiosity to delve deeper, the SPA reported.
Kuwaiti student Youssef Al-Khashti described the medical and surgical sciences track as a transformative experience, where he gained valuable knowledge and hands-on practice. He expressed appreciation for the organizers’ professionalism and dedication to high-quality learning.
Fahd Al-Rabiah, focused on economics, finance and investment, said the program enriched his academic, social and personal development.
He called it a unique intellectual and cultural experience that broadened his perspective and strengthened his skills. Under expert guidance, he deepened his understanding of core economic principles and the flow of goods and services within the economy.
