The 49th International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, which took place from April 17 to 21, was a stage for groundbreaking advancements from across the globe, with over 1,000 inventions from 40 different countries. Among the distinguished achievers was a first-grade secondary school student from Buraidah’s Prince Sultan Complex for the Gifted, Abdulaziz bin Raja Al-Harbi, who clinched a gold medal in environmental engineering.
Al-Harbi’s invention, a novel approach to cooling lithium batteries using phase change materials (PCMs) enhanced with nanomaterials, distinguished itself in a highly competitive field. The accolade not only honors his individual effort but also brings prestige to Saudi Arabia’s educational prowess on an international stage.
Acting director of Qassim Education Department, Khalid Al-Omran, expressed immense pride in their students’ achievements, which reflect well both nationally and internationally. He acknowledged the support of the education ministry and the alignment of such accomplishments with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, a strategic framework aimed at diversifying the country’s economy and developing public service sectors such as education.
Al-Omran extended his heartfelt congratulations to Al-Harbi, along with his family and educators, for this exceptional achievement that not only underlines the excellence of Qassim’s educational system but also contributes to the Kingdom’s reputation for fostering innovation.