JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, on Monday announced the opening of registration for Saudi students in the intermediate and secondary levels of the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity. Registration for the “Creativity 2024” contest will continue until Sept. 26. Each applicant is required to have at least one academic qualification within 21 areas of national priority. The National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity aims to develop the spirit of creativity for male and female students in the scientific and technical fields, discover the talents of the country’s students, develop their skills and abilities in research and innovation, and represent the Kingdom at international forums with distinguished projects. Amal Al-Hazzaa, secretary-general of Mawhiba, praised the partnership with the Ministry of Education and its role in creating a suitable environment for male and female students in the general education stages, in a way that contributes to the discovery, care and support of gifted and creative Saudis, and the development of their capabilities and scientific projects. Al-Hazzaa highlighted the significance of the Creativity Olympiad in enhancing the talent and creative community in the Kingdom.  She said that the yearly Scientific Creativity Olympiad attracts participation from numerous scientific supervisors and departments within the ministry. Additionally, researchers from universities, research centers and various organizations contribute. The collective effort helps students in their research endeavors. The Creativity Olympiad is an annual contest based around the presentation of individual scientific projects. These projects are assessed in accordance with set standards and guidelines. The evaluation process is conducted electronically by a panel of academics and experts, who use specific scientific criteria to identify exceptional projects deserving recognition and advancement to the most competitive stages of the competition.