The Saudi national chemistry team has won four 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 students from 92 countries.

The team supervisors stated that students Ali Ahmed Bawazir from the General Administration of Education in Riyadh region and Ali Salem Al-Yami from the General Administration of Education in Najran region won two silver medals, while students Abdulaziz Badr Al-Juaid from Medina and Mojtaba Abdulilah Al-Tarouti from the Eastern Province won two bronze medals.

The report noted that this achievement brings the Kingdom's total in the International Chemistry Olympiad to 53 international awards, including 17 silver medals, 34 bronze medals, and two certificates of appreciation.

An intensive preparation and qualification program

The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) added that this success came after an intensive year-long preparation and qualification program for the students, implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Education, as part of the Mawhiba International Olympiads program, through training camps and the supervision of national and international experts.

In the same context, this achievement reflects the advanced scientific level of Saudi students and their ability to compete globally in the field of chemistry, thanks to their theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and analytical abilities according to advanced international standards.

The position and objectives of the Olympiad

It is noteworthy that the International Chemistry Olympiad is one of the most prominent global scientific competitions in the field of chemistry, annually bringing together elite gifted students from various countries to enhance scientific cooperation, exchange expertise, and highlight the role of chemistry in developing innovative solutions in health, energy, environment, and industry.

Mawhiba is a leading national institution in discovering and nurturing gifted individuals globally, working according to a national strategy to develop talent in priority scientific fields, thereby enhancing the culture of innovation and supporting national development.

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