The General Department of Education in the Asir region of the Kingdom on Sunday launched its Summer Scientific Forum.
The event, which is taking place over four weeks, targets students between the ages of 10 and 17 and similar forums are being held in Jeddah and Taif.
Activities at the Asir Scientific Center are part of the summer programs launched by the Ministry of Education, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency.
Classes will focus on robot design and programming, and the Kingdom’s space program, among other topics.
The event will promote scientific research and innovation in science and space, and develop students’ skills in programming and creative design.
The forum aims to develop participants’ cognitive skills and abilities, enriching students with diverse knowledge through the optimal investment of their time during their summer vacation.
Fahad Al-Sharif, the director general of education in Taif, said that the forum would help to discover budding talents, and encouraged families to urge youngsters to participate and invest in strengthening the positive trend toward learning science.