Saudi team wins gold and two bronzes at 2026 Al-Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan

Saudi Arabia's chemistry team emerged victorious at the 2026 Al-Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad held in Uzbekistan, securing one gold medal and two bronze medals. The competition, which brought together 109 students from 19 countries, was held in Nukus from November 3 to 10, 2026. Ali Salem Al-Mansour, representing the General Directorate of Education in Najran, was awarded the gold medal.

Abdullah Mohammed Al-Suhaib and Ghassan Ibrahim Al-Shayeb from the General Directorate of Education in Al-Ahsa each received a bronze medal. This accomplishment marks Saudi Arabia's seventh international medal in the Olympiad's three-year history, with a record of one gold, three silver, and three bronze medals. The team's success is attributed to rigorous training programs and camps organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.

The Al-Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad, launched in 2023, aims to identify young talent and develop their scientific skills through theoretical and practical exams.

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