Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and American International University Sign MOU to Enhance Youth Skills
Memorandum of understanding signed between the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center and the American International University to strengthen youth skills in entrepreneurship and technology
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, September 23 (KUNA) — The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, one of the centers under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the American International University (AIU) to support gifted and creative individuals and foster a culture of innovation in the State of Kuwait.
Speaking to KUNA on Wednesday, the Center’s Director General, Nida Al-Daihani, said that signing the MoU with AIU represents “an important step toward strengthening cooperation with academic and educational institutions and providing broader opportunities for young people to develop their skills in entrepreneurship and technology.”
Al-Daihani added that supporting gifted and creative individuals requires integrated efforts between specialized institutions and educational entities, and that such cooperation would contribute to providing training and scientific programs and activities that help young people develop their capabilities and take advantage of local and international educational and competitive opportunities.
For her part, Areej Al-Ghanim, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of AIU, emphasized the importance of cooperation with entities focused on nurturing young talents and capabilities, noting that supporting entrepreneurship and technical training are key aspects in developing young people’s skills and preparing them for the future.
Al-Ghanim told KUNA that the signing of the MoU reflects the commitment of both the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity and AIU to build an effective partnership that contributes to empowering youth, supporting the gifted and creative, and enhancing knowledge and skills in the fields of 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.
The MoU focuses on enhancing joint cooperation and exchanging expertise in the fields of entrepreneurship, technical training, and youth skills development, as well as expanding learning and training opportunities in entrepreneurship and modern technologies. It aims to serve age groups from 7 to 35 years old and contribute to providing a supportive environment for innovation, creativity, and capability development.
Under the terms of the MoU, the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity will offer a range of training programs, courses, and scientific activities, in addition to organizing local and international competitions and engaging experienced and qualified lecturers and experts in relevant fields. Meanwhile, AIU will contribute to achieving the shared objectives of the MoU, thereby enhancing opportunities for youth skills development and expanding their access to educational and training programs and initiatives.
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