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INTERNATIONAL INVENTION

FAIR OF THE MIDDLE EAST

The 12th IIFME – International Invention Fair of the Middle East – was organized from 16 to 19 February 2020 by
Kuwait Science Club under the Patronage of His Highness the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Al-Sabah, and in collaboration with the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva & International Federation
of Inventors’ Associations (IFIA).
IFIA President, Alireza Rastegar, attended the opening and closing ceremony where His Excellency the minister
represented the Amir in the opening and closing ceremony. Several countries, ministers, establishments,
authorities, and companies were present in the event, as well.
This unique convention in the Middle East was received with great importance locally, regionally, and internationally.
It highlighted the inventions, innovations, and creativity of youths and University. The convention also promoted
Kuwait’s modernity and its role in encouraging and supporting the inventors and participants in this public service.
The 12th IIFME brought 42 different countries together including United Kingdom, USA, Switzerland, Sweden,
Spain, Thailand, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Tunisia, Bahrain, etc. A total of
130 inventions were showcased during the exhibition and 45000 visitors paid a visit to the event during the opening
hours.
The Kuwait Science Club awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal as well as 50,000 $ cash prize to the inventors
selected by the juries. Also, IFIA , UNESCO, WIPO and GCCPO’s awards were also given to the best inventions in
specific categories.

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