The organization behind Saudi Arabia’s youth development, Mawhiba, has signed an agreement with King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) focusing on education and training.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the agreement was inked on Monday on the sidelines of Mawhiba’s ongoing second Global Conference for Giftedness and Creativity in Jeddah. According to Arab News, KAUST President Prof. Tony Chan signed the pact with Mawhiba’s Secretary-General Dr. Amal bint Abdullah Al-Hazzaa.
Chan said that KAUST was proud of the agreement. “We firmly believe that through our strong collaboration with Mawhiba we can enhance the growth of the Kingdom’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem to … build the right foundation to meet the most difficult research challenges in Saudi Arabia and the world.”
Dr. Najah Ashry, KAUST’s vice president, said the agreement was aimed at the future. “In light of the ambitious Saudi vision and unprecedented transformation, we are investing in the next generation of Saudi scientists, innovators, entrepreneurs and visionaries.”
“We are full of confidence that through this MoU we can enhance our collaborative efforts to develop talents in a way that can, hopefully, help build a sustainable and prosperous future for the Kingdom.
KAUST is a university and research center devoted to advancing science and technology on a local, national, and international scale. A non-profit endowment group called Mawhiba works to find and support Saudi students who are talented and creative in various fields.
