Education Ministry: Building a secure tech future starts with informed students

Under the theme “A Secure Tech Future,” and as part of preparations for the upcoming summit in Riyadh from December 18 to 20, which will be held under the patronage of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, the Ministry of Education—strategic partner of the Global Security and Technology Summit (GSTS)—participated in an introductory event organized by the Ministry of Interior at its headquarters in Riyadh.

According to a statement from the ministry on its X platform on Sunday, the event highlighted the summit’s key components and ambitions, aiming to showcase its programs and activities in a step that unites security, technology, and innovation under one umbrella, bringing together local and international partners.

Omar bin Abdulaziz Muawad, Deputy Minister of Education for Institutional Transformation, said during the event that the ministry’s participation in the Global Security and Technology Summit and the upcoming SAFE 2026 Global Security and Innovation Exhibition and Competition in Hail underscores the importance of activating national partnerships and leveraging the capabilities of the education and training system. This supports initiatives related to security and technological innovation, and encourages students to pursue research and innovation through schools, universities, and technical and vocational training institutions. He also emphasized the integration between educational and training entities to expand participation opportunities, enhance technological awareness, and provide promising talents with opportunities to develop their skills.

Muawad added that building a secure technological future begins with national capabilities, starting with students who possess knowledge, effectively utilize technology, and have the ability to think and innovate. He expressed hope for a strong strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Interior, Tuwaiq Academy, and other participating entities.

The Deputy Minister also noted that the education and training system has expanded participation opportunities in the SAFE competition, with more than 97,000 participants from general education, universities, colleges, and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation joining their peers from 50 countries. This enables them to move from acquiring knowledge to applying it in real-world challenges, discover and develop their potential, and invest in their skills. He called for the impact of this experience to extend beyond the competition by utilizing the results, exchanging best practices, and advancing promising projects with local and international partners.

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