Over 60 female students partake in science competition

KUWAIT: Sixty-four female students of the three educational levels took part in Sheikha Fadia Al-Saad AlAbdullah Al-Sabah’s scientific competition with 40 projects, head of the competition Sheikha Nabila Salman Al-Sabah said on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference, Sheikha Nabila added that 53 female students and 21 teachers of the secondary education as well as 18 students and 10 teachers of intermediate level participated in the competition’s preparatory program. She noted that there were also some other students of the primary education in the program. She pointed out that the competition aims to help and educate those students interested in scientific research on boosting societal action, and implant the national loyalty in these students through supporting constructive projects and innovations serving the society. The competition enables the winners of both the secondary and intermediate levels who obtain the first places to participate in competitions on the Gulf level. She lauded the outstanding and distinctive role of the competition as it brings together female students and teachers from all Gulf countries to share experiences. Meanwhile, general manager of the competition Aisha Al-Houly said the contest is organized in line with the directives of His Highness the Amir on disseminating science, culture and knowledge in order to cope up with civilized progresses in the world.