Gulf University Concludes Sustainability Week with Powerful Impact and Rising Youth Leadership

Gulf University has concluded the second edition of Sustainability Week, which drew significant attendance from experts, specialists, and representatives of governmental and private institutions, along with extensive student and young researcher participation. The week included scientific sessions, interactive workshops, an international conference, and an exhibition featuring initiatives from local, regional, and international organizations.

"The results exceeded expectations in terms of participation, quality of discussions, and scientific outcomes. Over the past days, we observed increasing passion among students and experts to contribute to creating new solutions in the fields of environment, health, energy, education, and community service."

The director emphasized that the week's diverse programming enabled direct engagement between participants and experts from local and regional organizations, enriching scientific discussions. He stressed that the goal extended beyond executing activities to building a genuine knowledge environment that encourages critical thinking and scientific research, empowering youth to transform their ideas into applicable sustainable initiatives.

The accompanying exhibition drew considerable attention, with participating institutions presenting projects related to clean energy, resource management, recycling, and AI-powered sustainability technologies. Dr. Blibech highlighted that these activities expanded cooperation networks between the university and national and regional entities, creating opportunities for future research partnerships.

A notable achievement was strengthening student presence in the scientific arena. Student participation extended beyond attendance to include presenting innovative projects, moderating discussion sessions, and organizing week events. Dr. Blibech commended the Sustainability Club and general student body, acknowledging "promising models worthy of support and investment."

The university plans to continue enhancing this annual event, aiming to establish Sustainability Week as a regional reference platform for sustainable development and innovation promotion.

"Sustainability is not merely an option but an urgent necessity to ensure a better future."

Al-Soudy noted the event highlighted sustainability's importance in addressing environmental, social, and economic challenges worldwide, focusing on the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. The week provided opportunities for attendees to learn sustainability principles and understand SDG applications in daily life.

Additional offerings included free medical checkups from Ministry of Health specialists and private medical sector professionals.