Saudi Arabia has secured a place among the top five countries globally for the number of participants in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024, held in Los Angeles from May 11 to 17, with 35 seats, the highest among Arab countries. This achievement underscores the Kingdom’s growing prominence in the fields of science and innovation on the international stage.
Context and Background
The participation marks a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s scientific community. The 35 seats represent a historic high for the Kingdom and reflect the sustained investment in nurturing young talent. The achievement is attributed to the unwavering support of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, who has championed scientific excellence as a pillar of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science competition, drawing thousands of students from over 80 countries. Saudi Arabia’s strong showing demonstrates its commitment to fostering a generation of innovators and researchers prepared to tackle global challenges.
Key Details
Anas Al-Hunaihin, Director of Research Programs and Innovation Development at the Mawhiba Foundation, stated to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) that the team’s qualification for this number of seats is a direct result of the support and patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He emphasized that the historic results achieved in the last two editions of ISEF motivated a new wave of students to engage in scientific research and innovation.
Al-Hunaihin also highlighted the
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