The Saudi Chemistry Team achieved 4 international awards at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO 2026), held in the Uzbek capital Tashkent from July 10 to 19, with the participation of 363 male and female students representing 92 countries, in a new achievement that solidifies the Kingdom's presence in international scientific Olympiads.

Student Ali Ahmed Bawezir from the General Administration of Education in Riyadh region, and student Ali Salem Al-Yami from the General Administration of Education in Najran region, won two silver medals, while student Abdulaziz Badr Al-Juaid from the General Administration of Education in Madinah region, and student Mujtaba Abdulilah Al-Tarouti from the General Administration of Education in the Eastern Region, won two bronze medals.

This achievement raised the Kingdom's tally in the International Chemistry Olympiad to 53 international awards, including 17 silver medals, 34 bronze medals, and two certificates of appreciation.

This achievement came after an intensive preparation and qualification program that the students underwent over the course of a year, implemented by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity 'Mawhiba', in partnership with the Ministry of Education, within the Mawhiba International Olympiads Program, through theoretical and practical training forums and camps inside and outside the Kingdom, under the supervision of national and international experts and trainers.

This achievement reflects the advanced scientific level attained by Saudi students and their ability to compete in one of the most prominent international scientific forums in the field of chemistry, thanks to their theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ability to analyze and solve problems according to advanced international standards.

The International Chemistry Olympiad is one of the most prominent international scientific competitions in the field of chemistry, bringing together annually an elite group of talented students from various countries around the world, with the aim of enhancing scientific cooperation and exchange of expertise, and highlighting the role of chemistry in developing innovative solutions in the fields of health, energy, environment, and industry.

It is worth noting that 'Mawhiba' is a globally leading national foundation for discovering, nurturing, and empowering gifted individuals, and it operates according to a national strategy for developing talent in priority scientific fields, contributing to building a knowledge society, promoting a culture of innovation, and supporting national development.