KUWAIT CITY, Jan 30:  The Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity concluded the second Gulf Forum for Gifted Students on Wednesday, which began on January 26.

In his speech at the closing ceremony held at the Joint Talent Academy Theater, Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei emphasized that the distinguished event brought together promising young minds from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, providing an environment that stimulates creativity and strengthens cooperation among the people of the Arabian Gulf. He highlighted the importance of nurturing talent and innovation at all levels.

Minister Al-Tabtabaei stated that societies that invest in creative minds and empower individuals with innovative ideas are the ones that lead the future. He noted that the Ministry of Education is working tirelessly to create an environment that supports gifted students, enhancing programs and initiatives designed to develop their potential and prepare them to become future pioneers and leaders of change.

He emphasized that this approach aligns with the vision of "Kuwait 2035," which places creative human capital at the forefront of its priorities. This vision aims to build a knowledge-based economy by developing educational policies, promoting innovation, and empowering talented students to contribute to preparing a generation capable of leading the future and achieving Kuwait’s development ambitions.

The Director General of the Center, Nada Al-Daihani, also spoke at the event, describing the forum as part of a comprehensive strategic plan for 2025, which began in 2023 to support talented students in Kuwait. She expressed hope that the participating Gulf delegations would bring their experiences from Kuwait back to their home countries.

The forum’s activities included several workshops, training courses, and competitions. At the closing ceremony, the Gulf delegations that participated in the event were honored.