President of KACST Welcomes Saudi Science and Engineering Team, Champions of ISEF 2026
President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), Acting Governor of the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) Dr. Munir Eldesouki welcomed today at KACST headquarters the champions of the Saudi Science and Engineering Team, winners of awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2026), in recognition of their outstanding achievement that reflects the excellence of Saudi students in international scientific forums.
Dr. Eldesouki also congratulated the students on their outstanding achievements in winning 24 international awards, emphasizing that these accomplishments reflect the unlimited support provided by the wise leadership in developing human capital, empowering talented individuals, and strengthening the research, development, and innovation ecosystem, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
He explained that these achievements represent the outcome of integration among government entities, most notably the Generation Research and Innovation Enrichment Program, organized annually by KACST in strategic partnership with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba). The program aims to identify and nurture national capacities, prepare a generation of promising researchers, and equip them to compete effectively in leading international scientific forums.
During the meeting, Dr. Eldesouki announced the provision of training grants for the Saudi Science and Engineering Team champions to join the Certified Research Professional Program, implemented by Academy 32 at KACST in partnership with RDIA. The program aims to qualify participants and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and conduct scientific research, under the supervision of a distinguished group of scientists and academic mentors, in accordance with the best international professional practices and standards, enabling them to transform their creative ideas into innovative solutions that support the Kingdom’s priorities and aspirations in the fields of research, development, and innovation.
This recognition comes as an extension of KACST’s efforts to support and nurture talented individuals, and to provide a stimulating environment for developing their research and innovation capabilities, thereby contributing to the preparation of a generation of researchers capable of leading the transition toward an economy based on knowledge and innovation and enhancing the Kingdom’s global competitiveness.
