Jeddah: Saudi investment group Dallah Albaraka recently announced the names of students who qualified for its second Future Geniuses educational program during a ceremony at the Saleh Kamel Business Center in Jeddah.
The program recognized 13 students from eight different universities selected from a pool of 286 applicants.
The program, launched in 2021 in collaboration with the Saleh Abdullah Kamel Humanitarian Foundation, aims to prepare and empower exceptionally talented individuals in various fields, harnessing their potential and supporting their academic journey toward completing postgraduate studies, ultimately leading to the attainment of a master’s degree from renowned international institutions.
Prospective students had to successfully navigate three rigorous stages evaluating their academic prowess and talents.
Dallah Albaraka, with the help of its dedicated management team, provides financial and logistical support to meet all the necessary needs for education, travel, and accommodation. Moreover, they carefully track the academic progress of students and offer guidance to help them achieve the utmost success.
During the ceremony, Mohiuddin Saleh Kamel, vice chairman of the board of directors at Dallah Albaraka, said: “Our astute leadership has taught us that genuine investment lies in nurturing our nation’s human capital. Thus, through the Future Geniuses program, we have endeavored to align with the objectives of the Human Capacity Development initiative, one of the programs aimed at realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. Our aim is to inspire our nation in their pursuit of knowledge and academic excellence.”
Milad Sebaaly, CEO of Global Learning, the international partner of the Future Geniuses program, told Arab News. “The program identifies and selects outstanding Saudi graduates who express interest in specific specializations. These specializations have been carefully determined through an extensive market needs analysis, pinpointing seven to eight strategic areas that will be crucial for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 over the next decade.”
Eligible students will have the opportunity to further their education at renowned international universities in countries including the US, UK, Singapore, Switzerland and elsewhere.
One of the students, Hazim Bakhashwain, has a degree in computer science with a minor in artificial intelligence from King Abdulaziz University. He has expressed his ambition to pursue a master’s degree in AI, a field he is deeply passionate about.
Bakhashwain aims to utilize his knowledge and expertise in AI to make valuable contributions to the development of Saudi Arabia.
“AI is of high significance in today’s world, it is not only a valuable and pivotal tool but also the future of various industries, not limited to computer science,” he said. “However, a responsible study and control of AI is also crucial, given its immense power and potential.”
