AL-KHOBAR: You will know when you see it — that large, sandy-hued cluster of buildings, a stone’s throw from the Alkhobar Corniche, is the Sultan bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center.
Or, as it is better known, Scitech — a beacon of knowledge and creativity in the Eastern Province.
A quarter of a century after opening its doors, Scitech is open every day and remains a hub where science, storytelling, curiosity and culture come together by the sea.
The idea began in 2000 under a directive from the late Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, who envisioned it as a public space that would bring science to life. In 2006, it came under the administration of the nearby King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, strengthening its educational foundation and research partnerships.
For many who grew up in the region, Scitech is more than a landmark — it is part of their childhood.
