Saudi standards official: International Olympiad participation is an investment in youth
Saudi Standards' research director says joining the International Olympiad is a scientific investment in youth to strengthen the standards sector.
Dr. Saleh Al-Otaibi, the research director at the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, has stated that the nation's participation in the International Olympiad is a strategic investment in its youth. By engaging students in this scientific competition, the Saudi Standards organization aims to strengthen the standards sector and prepare a new generation of professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills.
Al-Otaibi made these remarks during an interview with Al Ekhbariya TV. He emphasized that the organization provides students with practical experience through involvement in real-world projects. This approach, he explained, is preparing a generation equipped to enhance the Kingdom's competitiveness and economy.
The Saudi Standards team will participate in the 21st International Standards Olympiad, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 14, 2026, in the Republic of Korea. This prestigious event will see 35 teams representing 11 countries from around the world competing in a wide range of scientific disciplines.
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