International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026 concludes in Jeddah with 19 countries participating
Saudi Arabia hosted the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah, welcoming 120 students and experts from 19 countries from August 2 to 9.
The third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 120 students and scientific experts from 19 countries participating. The event, themed "Brilliant Minds for a Promising Future," took place from August 2 to 9 under the organization of the Ministry of Education, Mawhiba, and the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy.
Saudi Arabia topped the medal table, securing first place and the title of Nuclear Science Ambassador. Amjad Mahmoud Issa Al-Darwish, a Saudi student, emerged as the overall winner with the highest combined score in theoretical and practical exams, earning him the gold medal and the Nuclear Science Ambassador title. Jana Saleh Abdullah Al-Subail and Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Al-Shuraite also received gold and silver medals respectively.
The Olympiad, initiated by the International Atomic Energy Agency in 2024, aims to enhance nuclear science knowledge among high school students, promote safe nuclear technology applications, inspire specialization in the field, and encourage using science and innovation for sustainable development.
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