Saudi Arabia secured first place and the title of Nuclear Science Ambassador at the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026). The Kingdom also earned four international awards, consisting of two gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal.
According to SPA, this result follows an intensive scientific preparation and qualification program implemented by the King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba” in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
The program included specialized training designed to deepen student knowledge in nuclear sciences. These efforts focused on developing analysis, reasoning, and problem-solving skills for complex scientific challenges to prepare students for international competitions.
What awards did Saudi Arabia achieve at the INSO 2026? Saudi Arabia secured the first place overall and was awarded the title of Nuclear Science Ambassador. Additionally, the Kingdom earned four international awards during the third edition of the Olympiad, which included two gold medals, one silver medal, and one bronze medal.
Who was responsible for preparing the Saudi students for the competition? The preparation was the result of an intensive scientific qualification program. This initiative was implemented by the King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity “Mawhiba” through a partnership with the Ministry of Education.
What did the training program for the nuclear science students entail? The program provided specialized training to deepen student knowledge in nuclear sciences. It specifically aimed to develop skills in analysis, reasoning, and the resolution of complex scientific problems to increase the level of preparation for international competitions.