Kuwait in ‘Gifted Arabs’ initiative, fostering excellence in education
Kuwait achieves 12 advanced rankings at Arab world level
KUWAIT CITY, April 20: Kuwait, represented by the Ministry of Education, has made significant strides in nurturing and empowering young talents through its participation in the “Gifted Arabs” initiative, reports Al-Anba daily.
In the third session of the current academic year 2023-2024, Kuwait achieved 12 advanced rankings at the Arab world level, demonstrating its commitment to fostering excellence in education.
Kuwaiti students Saud Jassim Muhammad Al-Otaibi, Hassan Ali Abdul-Rasoul Bushahri, and Sarah Abdullah Saad Al-Humaidi received the prestigious “gifted” classification.
Joining them were students Abdul-Mohsen Abdul-Aziz Abbas Hassan, Sheikha Turki Salem AlJumaiah, Batoul Reda Ahmed AlAbbas, Maria Muhammad Nasser Al-Ajmi, Tayba Abdul Rahman Fouad Al-Sharrah, Dakhil Muhammad Dakhil Al-Tawala, Adnan Mansour Adnan Al-Ateeqi, Mubarak Mishari Mubarak AlJadaei, and Abdullah Saad AlRashidi, who were classified as “Promising Talent.”
The Ministry of Education highlighted that approximately 705 male and female students from 15 Arab countries participated in the initiative. Eligible students were those who completed the ninth grade and were transitioning to the tenth grade, aged between 14 to 16 years old.
Criteria for participation included outstanding academic achievement scores ranging from 95% to 100%, exceptional performance in science and mathematics, and notable achievements in science and technology competitions, research, or innovations.
Students competed remotely through the Mawhiba platforms of Saudi Arabia, showcasing their talents among peers from various Arab nations. The ministry emphasized its dedication to investing in student talents, aiming to build a prosperous and sustainable future.
By supporting and empowering gifted individuals, Kuwait seeks to harness their potential for societal development and contribute to the nation’s progress through educational and developmental programs.