RIYADH: Education Minister Ahmed Al-Issa on Saturday honored 30 students who excelled in National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa-2016) here.
In the event, which was organized by the ministry and Mawhiba, around 120 scientific projects competed, of which 60 were allocated for boys and 60 for girls. The projects were in 19 different scientific fields.
Twenty-eight special awards were given by Takaful charitable society, Bader for technology incubators, Exon Mobile, Saudi Intel company, Wadi Al-Thahran company and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy.
During the honoring ceremony, the minister said, “Quality education is our weapon to face the social, economic, political and cultural challenges. Humans are the main focus of development.”
The state realizes the importance of innovation and allocates funds for education, development and human resources in the annual budget, he said.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif give special importance to caring for the talented, he said.
Al-Issa said hailed the distinguished partnership between his ministry and Mawhiba to encourage talent. The success of the partnership has reflected in “Ibdaa 2016,” which is organized by the ministry and Mawhiba every year, he said.
30 students shine in scientific olympiad
30 students shine in scientific olympiad
France, Saudi collaborate on space for artists in Riyadh
- L’Institut francais, Riyadh Art will open La Fabrique on Feb. 22
- ‘New cultural chapter’ between the nations, says France envoy
RIYADH: L’Institut francais in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Art, an initiative of the city’s royal commission, have announced the opening of La Fabrique, a space for artists, on Jan. 22.
The project is based in the Riyadh Art Hub in JAX District and will enable Saudi and French artists to create, experiment, and bring their visions to life, according to a press release from the organizers.
La Fabrique also offers the public a rare opportunity to witness creative production including movement performances, digital and immersive arts, photography, music, cinema, cuisine and poetry.
At its core, La Fabrique fosters artistic exchange between French and Saudi artists, fostering new encounters, shared practices, and co-creation.
The initiative is aligned with the vision shared by French President Emmanuel Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who have placed cultural cooperation at the heart of the renewed Saudi-French strategic partnership.
Anchored in the ambitions of Vision 2030, La Fabrique is a part of Riyadh’s transformation into a major international cultural hub.
Developed in cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, the project strengthens the long-standing cultural dialogue between the two nations, the press release stated.
Patrick Maisonnave, ambassador of France to Saudi Arabia, said: “La Fabrique embodies the spirit of a new cultural chapter between France and Saudi Arabia.
“By bringing our artists together, we are not only sharing techniques and traditions, we are opening a space where imaginations meet, new forms emerge, and creativity becomes a bridge between our two societies.
“This initiative reflects our belief that artistic dialogue is one of the most powerful ways to build understanding, trust, and a shared future. It stands as a concrete example of France’s contribution to the ambitions of Vision 2030.”
