Are There Programs to Support Talented Individuals in the Kingdom?

Yes, there are programs to support talented individuals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which are sponsored by King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba." Mawhiba is a non-profit endowment organization and a part of the King Abdullah Humanitarian Foundation. These programs are offered to students who qualify through the National Program for Gifted Identification, preparing them to advance and develop in various creative fields. Among these programs is the Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program, which focuses on enriching knowledge, enhancing efficiency and readiness, and building practical and scientific expertise. It organizes activities aimed at developing personal skills and preparing students to participate in programs organized by Mawhiba both inside and outside the Kingdom.

"Mawhiba" offers the Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program, which introduces students to the fundamentals and ethics of scientific research. The program emphasizes intellectual property, laboratory skills, lab safety, data analysis skills, report writing, drawing conclusions, and writing research summaries. The program is implemented in partnership with leading entities in scientific and technological fields.

Mawhiba also offers the Mawhiba Skill Enrichment Program (Public Speaking and Oratory), which focuses on building public speaking and oratory skills for high school students. The program includes a comprehensive and integrated system with training sessions, games, and special activities. Additionally, Mawhiba provides the English Language Preparatory Program, which aims to enhance students' language proficiency and develop their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills.

"Mawhiba" organizes several programs, including Preparation for Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program, Mawhiba Ambassadors Program, and Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program. "Mawhiba" also offers research and innovation development programs, including Fundamentals of Scientific Research, Mawhiba Mentorship, Mawhiba Research Enrichment Program, National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity "Ibdaa", and research and innovation development services. Additionally, Mawhiba has partnerships with schools, programs for admission to prestigious universities, and Mawhiba Alumni.