KUWAIT CITY, July 30: The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC), a branch of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS), has announced the participation of 16 Kuwaiti students from the 10th and 11th grades in an artificial intelligence camp in South Korea. This initiative is part of a collaborative effort with the Research Capabilities Program in the Research and Technology Department at KFAS.

The camp, which begins today and runs until August 10, is organized in cooperation with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KISTI), a key partner. It forms part of SACGC and KFAS's summer enrichment programs for 2024. The selected students, chosen based on specific scientific criteria, will have the opportunity to develop their talents and gain exposure to the latest global advancements in artificial intelligence. South Korea, known for its significant progress in this field, provides an ideal setting for this learning experience.

This initiative aims to foster a new generation of innovators in Kuwaiti society by equipping them with advanced skills in artificial intelligence, engineering, science, technology, and related fields. It also emphasizes the development of their problem-solving abilities, teamwork skills, and creativity through brainstorming activities.

SACGC reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Kuwait's educational system by offering specialized programs, workshops, training sessions, and cultural and educational camps.

The students participating in the camp are Ajwan Al-Dahi, Rayan Buhaimed, Zeina Al-Hais, Sarah Al-Awadhi, Saud Al-Subaie, Salman Fadel, Abdul Latif Al-Nasser, Ali Dhiyab, Ali Jarraq, Ghadeer Akrouf, Rakan Al-Dhafiri, Muhammad Jarraq, Muhammad Al-Mufreh, Nasser Ali, Hala Al-Rashidi, and Yousef Ali.

Accompanying the students is a delegation from KFAS and SACGC, led by Dr. Abrar Al-Mousa, Director of the Research Capacity Building Program in the Research and Technology Department. The delegation also includes Khaldoun Al-Harmi, Nada Al-Fares, Engineer Saleh Al-Duaij, and Lulwa Al-Tuwaijiri.