"Mawhiba" and "AIU" sign memorandum to support innovators

The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, one of the centers under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, signed a memorandum of understanding with the American International University (AIU) to support gifted and creative individuals and promote a culture of innovation in Kuwait.

In a statement to KUNA today, the Center’s Director General, Nida Al-Dihani, said that signing the memorandum with AIU is “an important step toward enhancing cooperation with academic and educational institutions and providing broader opportunities for youth to develop their skills in entrepreneurship and technology.”

Al-Dihani added that “supporting the gifted and creative requires the integration of efforts between specialized institutions and educational bodies. This cooperation will contribute to providing training and scientific programs and activities that help youth develop their capabilities and benefit from the educational and competitive opportunities available to them locally and internationally.”

For her part, Areej Al-Ghanim, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the American International University, emphasized the importance of collaborating with entities focused on nurturing young talents and capabilities. She noted that supporting entrepreneurship and technical training are two crucial aspects in developing youth skills and preparing them for the future.

Al-Ghanim told KUNA that signing the memorandum reflects the commitment of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and the university to building an effective partnership that contributes to empowering youth and supporting the gifted and creative. It also aims to enhance knowledge and skills in science, technology, and entrepreneurship, thereby supporting efforts to prepare a generation capable of innovation and contributing to building a future based on knowledge and creativity.