On September 22, 2024, a report revealed that Saudi Arabia's youth have achieved remarkable success on the global stage, winning 107 awards across 25 competitions over the past year. The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, known as Mawhiba, has been instrumental in fostering this talent. Domestically, the foundation engaged over 582,000 students through its various initiatives.
The Mawhoop Competition alone attracted 37,720 participants, while the Kangaroo Mawhiba Math Competition saw 42,702 entrants. Additionally, the Bebras Mawhiba Informatics Competition and the National Olympiad for Programming and AI (ATHKA) drew impressive numbers, with 32,094 and 260,308 participants, respectively. This year’s National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity also reached a new milestone with over 210,000 applicants.
Mawhiba has successfully identified 28,265 talented students and has sponsored over 100,000. The foundation expanded its international presence by participating in five new Olympiads, including those in Nuclear Science, Biology, Astronomy, Specifications, and Artificial Intelligence. Mawhiba also organized summer enrichment programs in 16 cities and collaborated with 155 schools to implement specialized “Mawhiba Classes.”
Beyond educational efforts, Mawhiba has demonstrated a commitment to quality and sustainability, earning four international ISO certifications in quality management, environmental practices, risk management, and occupational health and safety. These achievements underscore Saudi Arabia's commitment to nurturing a culture of innovation and excellence among its youth.
