2025 Summer Programme for Gifted Students launched in Al Dakhiliyah Governorate
The programme, organised by the Directorate General of Education in the governorate, targets more than 80 male and female students from various wilayats of the governorate as part of the national "Tharwa" programme for nurturing gifted students.
Ahmed Marhoon Al Busaidi, a senior gifted student care specialist, stated that the program offers a rich experience combining creativity and knowledge. It aims to refine students' personalities and enhance their future capabilities, with programmes tailored to their individual interests and talents, opening up diverse horizons in literature, science, technology, and the arts.
This programme serves as a comprehensive training pathway to develop the skills of gifted students and refine their abilities in four key areas: literature, science, technology, and the arts. It includes training programs and hands-on workshops conducted across several leading educational institutions and centers.
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