RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will be represented by six young Saudis and King Abdulaziz and his Companion Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (KACGC) at Brussels Innova, the world exhibition on inventions, research and new technologies, in Belgium today.

The three-day event, designed for young people from 8 to 20 years of age, brings together the future leaders and drivers of economic development from countries around the world. It unveils the latest in innovation and research to attract more young people into technical and scientific occupations.

It is expected more than 4,000 visitors from 15 countries will visit over 300 exhibitions featuring private and public institutions providing development aid and support for innovation; start-up companies seeking new technical and scientific talent; and research and development departments of major corporations.