King Khalid University concluded the "Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program 2025," organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Talent and Creativity (Mawhiba) in partnership with the Deanship of Student Affairs at the university. The program ran for three weeks, with the participation of over 130 male and female students from various regions across the Kingdom. The closing ceremony was held in the presence of His Excellency, the University President, Prof. Faleh bin Rajaallah Al-Solami, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Ali Al-Qahtani, and a number of university staff and parents of the participating students.
The ceremony began with a visit to the accompanying exhibition, where His Excellency and the attendees viewed the students' projects and their scientific and research achievements, which reflected the skills and knowledge they gained during the program. This was followed by a film showcasing the program's journey from its inception, through its educational and practical stages, to its exceptional outcomes.
Dr. Saleh Safeer Al-Khathami, the program's academic deputy, delivered a speech during the ceremony, emphasizing that the program reflects the convergence of the university's academic vision with the national direction in supporting gifted individuals. He highlighted that this is achieved through a stimulating environment that integrates theoretical education with practical application and refines the students' personal and cognitive aspects. He also commended the efforts made by all participants and organizers, affirming that the program is a pioneering model in talent development and in enhancing students' readiness for future competitions.
At the end of the ceremony, the university honored the participating and supporting entities of the program, primarily the "Mawhiba" Foundation, members of the academic and administrative staff, specialized trainers, and a number of success partners, in appreciation of their role in making the program successful and achieving its educational and developmental goals.
It's worth noting that the program targeted third-year middle school students and first and second-year highschool students who were nominated by "Mawhiba" as gifted students at the Kingdom level. It included scientific and skill units, field visits, and cultural activities, conducted at the university's Al-Fara'a campus for male students and at the Qurayqir university city for female students.