Saudi Arabia ranks first at International Nuclear Science Olympiad as students claim gold medals
JEDDAH — Saudi student Jana Al-Sabil’s gold medal and “Best Female Student” award at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, along with Amjad Al-Darwish’s gold medal and “Nuclear Science Ambassador” title, helped Saudi Arabia rank first overall in the competition. Jana Saleh Al-Sabil won the gold medal and “Best Female Student” award in recognition of her scientific excellence and…
Saudi Arabia emerged as the top-ranked nation at the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad 2026, following the impressive achievements of its students. Jana Al-Sabil, a Saudi student, secured the gold medal and the prestigious "Best Female Student" award, lauding her scientific prowess and performance in the competition. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) bestowed the special prize upon her, recognizing her exemplary scientific excellence and contribution to nuclear science.
The Olympiad, held in Jeddah from August 2 to 9, saw Saudi Arabia's Amjad Al-Darwish claim the gold medal and the title of "Nuclear Science Ambassador" for the highest combined score in the theoretical and practical exams among all competitors. Abdulaziz Abdulmohsen Al-Sharait and Saleh Mubarak Dhaifallah Al-Harbi earned silver and bronze medals, respectively.
The event, organized by the Ministry of Education, Mawhiba, and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, gathered 120 students and specialists from 19 countries.
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