RIYADH: More than 9,900 students have enrolled in the Mawhiba Classes program at the start of the new academic year, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The initiative is offered by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, in partnership with distinguished schools across the Kingdom.

The Mawhiba Classes program is currently implemented in more than 190 schools across 17 cities, targeting public and private schools that meet high standards in infrastructure, teaching methods, and assessment practices.

The program aims to provide gifted students with support through specialized classes taught by highly qualified teachers.

Students benefit from Mawhiba’s enrichment curricula, designed to develop their skills and creative abilities, the SPA reported.

Since its first edition in 2009, the program has grown significantly — from 185 students in 28 schools to the more than 9,900 students this year.