"Nation of Innovation" turns 2,560 children into a learning experience

Zain Kuwait and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity, a center under the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, successfully concluded the fourth season of the “Watan Al-Ibtikar” (Nation of Innovation) summer camp. The program enabled 2,560 children to make the most of their summer holidays through learning, experimentation, creativity, and exploration within an interactive environment that combined knowledge with fun.

This year’s season witnessed significant participation across two venues. The activities at The Avenues Mall attracted over 1,175 children over nine consecutive days, before the initiative continued its momentum at The 360 Mall, engaging more than 1,390 children over ten days. This turnout clearly reflects growing family interest in educational experiences that provide children with opportunities to discover technology and science through practical and innovative methods.

Throughout the summer camp, children engaged in a wide range of experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Hands-on workshops were designed to encourage learning by doing, asking questions, personal experimentation, and transforming scientific and technological concepts into enjoyable activities relevant to their daily interests.

The experiences varied from robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, programming, and 3D printing, to electronics, energy storage solutions, and miniature Formula 1 races. These activities helped participants develop creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and teamwork, while opening new horizons for them to explore technologies that will play a significant role in their future.

The fourth season of “Watan Al-Ibtikar” embodied the ongoing impact of the strategic partnership between Zain and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity. This collaboration leverages the expertise of both parties to deliver high-quality educational initiatives that foster children’s passion for technology and innovation, helping them discover their interests and capabilities at an early stage.

Zain views the summer holiday as an important opportunity to offer diverse educational experiences outside the traditional framework, giving children space to explore, create, and develop new skills. The company is committed to supporting programs that make learning an exciting and engaging experience relevant to the interests of younger generations, through partnerships with leading academic and creative institutions such as the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity.

Zain firmly believes that true investment in the future begins with the younger generations, providing them with early opportunities to interact with science and technology and acquire the skills they will need in a rapidly changing world. From this perspective, the company’s role extends beyond providing the latest technological solutions to include supporting initiatives that enhance knowledge and innovation, contributing to the development of a national generation capable of actively participating in building Kuwait’s digital future and knowledge-based economy.

The continuous success of the “Watan Al-Ibtikar” camp for the fourth consecutive year underscores Zain’s and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Talent and Creativity’s commitment to further developing sustainable educational and community initiatives. These efforts provide inspiring spaces that open new doors to knowledge for children, stimulate their curiosity, and encourage them to become active participants in the future of technology and innovation in Kuwait.