Riyadh festival inspires youth with math, tech focus

The second STEAM Festival, themed “Math, the Language of Science,” ended at the King Salman Science Oasis in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. (SPA)

• The event featured 25 interactive pavilions, dialogue sessions, theatrical performances
• The festival drew thousands of students from across the Kingdom

RIYADH: The second STEAM Festival, themed “Math, the Language of Science,” ended at the King Salman Science Oasis in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
The event featured 25 interactive pavilions, dialogue sessions, theatrical performances and workshops focused on science and innovation.
It was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, the National Institute for Educational Professional Development and the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, with support from the Riyadh Foundation for Science.
The festival drew thousands of students from across the Kingdom, more than 400 volunteers and more than 800 teachers who took part in workshops.
Attendees embarked on an inspiring educational journey through Arab, Islamic and Saudi scientific heritage, modern mathematical applications, emerging technologies and future opportunities.
Specialized panel discussions led by experts explored key topics in mathematics, technology and innovation, the SPA reported.
The festival also marked the launch of a national initiative to promote science and technology festivals. The scheme aims to spark youth interest in STEM, nurture innovation skills and build globally competitive generations.