12 Intel Science and Education Fair finalists from Saudi Arabia to compete in global ISEF event, New Mexico

A three day science workshop was conducted by Intel where participating students registered their projects (individual projects and group projects) using a special registration process at the science service organization web site. They presented their science projects (scientific theory, invention, nanotechnology, genetics, fuel efficiency, engineering, medicine and much more) to a committee of judges during the workshop.

The judges were selected from a pool of PhDs and professionals from different dimensions in the society, i.e. Saudi Arabian Ministry of Education (MOE), King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals and Saudi Aramco; each in their area of specialization according to the 17 scientific categories. The 10 winners from the workshop are qualified candidates to participate at Intel ISEF 2007 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and compete with students from over 40 countries.

"We are pleased to continue our partnership with the King Abdulaziz and his companions for the gifted in extending this program in the Kingdom," said Khaled Adas, Intel GCC Education Manager. "Intel realizes the power and importance of education. Through major initiatives such as the Intel Digital Transformation Initiative for the Middle East and Intel's World Ahead Program, we are working to raise student achievement and enhance academic productivity to support thriving communities around the globe. We firmly believe that education is the essential ingredient that will prepare us all for a changing future."

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to allow students to participate on a global level with their peers from around the world," said Saeed Atef Saeed, Founder and Owner of National Talent Training Center. "Science and Engineering has always been a passion for me. Passing this passion through a well structured program like ISEF will help students to get exposure among their peers from around the world. ISEF has an extreme importance to our society. Through events like ISEF we can excel and reach a higher level in education."

Intel believes that knowledge is the source of comparative advantage in today's global economy. "Technology enables the rapid evolution of ideas and industries, and those who benefit most are those who can innovate and adapt most quickly. For these reasons, success at the individual, and ultimately the national level, is linked to the quality of education. Through ISEF, students must develop key 21st century skills such as digital literacy, problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration. They must also excel in mathematics, science, and engineering - the building blocks of technical innovation," added Adas.

Intel ISEF comes as part of Intel's World Ahead Program and Digital Transformation Initiative for the Middle East. It highlights Intel's commitment to enhancing education in the region. The Intel Education Initiative is a sustained commitment to prepare all students with the skills required to thrive in the knowledge economy. Through collaboration with educators and governments in more than 50 countries, Intel works to improve teaching and learning through the effective use of technology, and to advance mathematics, science, and engineering education and research.

Intel's education programs are adapted to the needs of individual countries and utilize an approach focused on building local competency for teacher training and technology innovation.