Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO), held in Kuala Lumpur from July 30 to August 6, with 56 students from 14 countries participating in the global competition.

The medal was awarded to Azam Khaled Al-Omari, a student from Jeddah, marking the Kingdom’s fifth overall achievement in the competition’s history, comprising one silver and four bronze medals.

The Olympiad, officially endorsed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2024, serves as a global platform to promote the peaceful and safe use of nuclear technologies while encouraging young students to explore and contribute to this vital scientific sector.

The Saudi national team underwent extensive preparation led by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education, and in collaboration with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE).

The competition includes two five-hour exams — one theoretical and one practical — requiring students to conduct experiments or simulations in nuclear science disciplines, with a strong emphasis on analytical thinking and creative problem-solving.