Saudi Aramco and Siemens-Saudi Arabia Launch ``iscovery Box``Initiative 2 Dhahran

In its pilot stage, the program will target 400 students in addition to 30
teachers who will enroll in a training course.


Overall, the initiative targets 50,000 students in early school grades, through
the distribution of 3,500 scientific kits to a number of schools throughout the
Kingdom, in coordination with the Ministry of Education.


“This initiative seeks to enhance the educational environment in terms of
teaching science and technology and developing a passion for research and
exploration among school children,” said Al-Buraik.


“Through this initiative and cooperation with the concerned agencies in the
Kingdom, we aim to raise a generation of children and youth who are interested
in science, knowledge and innovation.”


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