What Is the Entity Responsible for Supporting Talent in Saudi Arabia?

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity 'Mawhiba' is entrusted with the responsibility of supporting talents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a Royal Order on August 24, 1999, as an independent legal entity that aims to identify and nurture talented and creative individuals in scientific fields.

'Mawhiba' contributes to building a system for giftedness and creativity at the local, regional, and global levels. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the National Center for Assessment, Mawhiba offers the National Program for Gifted Identification, which is conducted in one hundred cities and villages across the Kingdom to identify gifted individuals. The program employs an advanced scientific methodology. Additionally, Mawhiba launches twenty initiatives annually to nurture talented individuals.