Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, announced on Tuesday the names of students nominated to represent the Kingdom at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the United States, the Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF), and the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (ITEX) in Malaysia.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Mawhiba stated that 68 students were selected following a year-long scientific journey that included rigorous competition, specialized training, qualification phases, and evaluation by expert judging panels.

The Regeneron ISEF is the world's largest international science competition for pre-university students, held annually with the participation of more than 1,600 students from nearly 70 countries. Participants present innovative research projects across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines.

Since its first participation in 2007, the Kingdom has earned 185 international awards at ISEF, including 124 major awards and 61 special awards, underscoring the impact of sustained investment in identifying and nurturing talented students and reinforcing the Kingdom's global competitiveness in science, engineering, and innovation.