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Arab News
06-04-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Education Ministry to showcase 134 inventions at Geneva exhibition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education is to participate in the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, which is scheduled to take place from April 9 to 13. The event will showcase 134 scientific inventions from Saudi Arabia, alongside more than 1,000 inventions from 35 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. Saudi Arabia's delegation will consist of representatives from universities and companies, and individual inventors and private-sector researchers, the SPA added. Students from general education, universities, and technical training institutions, along with faculty members and inventors from around the world, will compete for seven major awards presented at the exhibition. The inventions span a wide range of fields, including marine safety and technology, environmental technology and energy efficiency, nanotechnology and materials science, and security and biometric technology. They also feature healthcare and medical devices, robotics and electromagnetic technology, transportation and infrastructure, and artificial intelligence. Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Nasser Al-Aqili emphasized that the ministry's participation reflected its commitment to supporting and nurturing students. Al-Aqili, who is also the head of the Saudi delegation, highlighted the importance of increasing student participation in international scientific forums, aligning national priorities with research, development, and innovation. This effort aligns with the goals of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to cultivate globally competitive citizens, according to the SPA. Al-Aqili also noted the exhibition's significance as a leading international platform for invention and innovation.
Leaders
06-04-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Joins Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions 2025
The Saudi Ministry of Education will take part in the 50th round of the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, set to take place from April 9-13, 2025, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The exhibition will showcase 134 scientific inventions from Saudi Arabia, in addition to more than 1,000 inventions from 35 countries. The Saudi delegation will include 80% exhibitors from universities and companies and 20% individual investors and researchers from the private sector. The Geneva International Exhibition of Invention 2025 will involve 161 students from the public education, universities and technical training, alongside a number of faculty members, students and inventors from across the world. They will compete for 7 key awards by showcasing scientific inventions covering a wide range of fields, including marine safety and technology, environmental technology and energy efficiency, and nanotechnology and materials science. The inventions also cover the fields of security and biometric technology, healthcare and medical equipment, robotics and electromagnetic technology, transport and infrastructure, and artificial intelligence (AI). On this occasion, the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and head of the Saudi delegation, Nasser bin Mohammed Al-Aqili, noted that the Kingdom's participation in the 50th Geneva International Exhibition of Invention aligns with the Education Ministry's efforts to support talented students and boost their participation in international scientific forums. This includes a focus on national priorities for research, development and innovation, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to foster competent citizens who can compete globally. Al-Aqili also said that the Geneva International Exhibition of Invention is one of the most significant international exhibitions in invention and innovation. In the light of this, the Saudi Education Ministry held qualifying programs for the participating students to enhance their preparedness and enable them to connect with their counterparts from around the world. Short link : Post Views: 8
