Saudi Arabia Leads Nuclear Science Olympiad, Wins 'Nuclear Science Ambassador' Title

Saudi Arabia has claimed the top spot at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026), hosted in Jeddah. The Kingdom also garnered four prestigious international awards: two gold medals, one silver, and one bronze.

Student Amjad Al-Darwish emerged as the overall winner, securing a gold medal and the "Nuclear Science Ambassador" title for achieving the highest combined score in theoretical and practical exams. Jana Al-Sabil, another Saudi student, also earned a gold medal and was recognized as the Olympiad’s Best Female Student by the International Atomic Energy Agency. Abdulaziz Al-Sharait received a silver medal, and Saleh Al-Harbi took home a bronze medal.

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The achievement reflects the support and care provided by the Saudi leadership to the Saudis, and its commitment to investing in citizens, developing their capabilities, and enabling them to compete globally in priority scientific fields.

This success underscores Saudi Arabia's increasing prominence in global scientific competitions and showcases the caliber of its students in cutting-edge science and technology. Abdulaziz Al-Karidis, Secretary-General of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), attributed the achievement to the strong support from the Saudi leadership for investing in citizens' capabilities and fostering global competitiveness in priority scientific areas. He noted that these efforts contribute to building a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

Al-Karidis further stated that Saudi Arabia's successful hosting of INSO 2026, coupled with its students' remarkable performance, reflects the continuous development of the national talent ecosystem, the effectiveness of scientific team preparation programs, and the Kingdom's capacity to host major international events to the highest standards. The Olympiad, held from August 2 to 9, marked the first time the event took place in the Middle East, attracting 120 students and experts from 19 countries. It was jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, Mawhiba, and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), with King Abdulaziz University serving as the host.

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Saudi Arabia's success in hosting INSO 2026, alongside its students' outstanding results, reflects the continued development of the national talent and creativity ecosystem, the effectiveness of programs for preparing scientific teams, and Saudi Arabia's organizational capabilities in hosting major international scientific events to the highest standards.