"Al-Ahmad for Talent" and AIU University: Memorandum of Understanding to Support Innovators and Strengthen the Culture of Innovation
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.
Nada Al-Dihani, the center’s Director General, told KUNA on Wednesday that signing the memorandum with the American International University 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, noting that such cooperation can contribute to providing training and scientific programs that help youth develop their capabilities and make the most of 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 involved in nurturing young talents and capabilities. She pointed out that supporting entrepreneurship and technical training are two key aspects in developing youth skills and preparing them for the future.
Al-Ghanim told KUNA: “Signing the memorandum reflects the commitment of the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity and the American International University to building an effective partnership that contributes to empowering youth and 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 memorandum aims to enhance joint cooperation and exchange expertise in the fields of entrepreneurship, technical training, and the development of youth skills and young talents, as well as to expand learning and training opportunities in entrepreneurship and modern technologies. It serves age groups ranging from 7 to 35 years and contributes to providing a supportive environment for innovation, creativity, and capability development.
Under the memorandum, the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity will offer a range of programs, training courses, and scientific activities, in addition to organizing local and international competitions and engaging experienced and qualified lecturers and experts in relevant fields. Meanwhile, the American International University will contribute to achieving the memorandum’s shared objectives, thereby enhancing opportunities for developing youth skills and expanding their access to educational and training programs and initiatives.
