RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Technical and Vocational Training Corp. is participating in the International Invention, Innovation and Technology Exhibition, known as ITEX 23, in Malaysia from May 7 to 14.  Ten trainees from various training facilities across the Kingdom are taking part in ITEX 23, and Dr. Ahmed bin Fahd Al-Fuhaid, the governor of the corporation, explained that it placed great emphasis on the importance of innovation and care for talented people and their inventions. Al-Fuhaid said that TVTC believes in its trainees’ potential and encourages innovation through specialized, supervised clubs, and that he looks forward to the trainees representing the Kingdom while competing on the international stage.  Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Duhailan, head of the corporation’s general directorate of activities, indicated that participation in ITEX 23 comes as part of TVTC’s keenness to sponsor trainees and invest their energies into building the nation’s future.  TVTC supports trainees in local and international competitions, encouraging innovation and creativity, and helping them realise their ideas and ambitions. Al-Duhailan indicated that the participants at ITEX 23 are united by a passion for science, love of innovation, and team spirit. He said that they received an intensive training program that consisted of three stages prior to the competition. ITEX 23 is a gathering of specialists and those interested in the science and technology industry, in addition to investors and businessmen searching for new opportunities resulting from innovative projects.