Saudi Arabia won a bronze medal in the 2025 International Atomic Sciences Olympiad (Inso) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 30 July to 6 August, where 56 students from 14 countries competed in advanced nuclear science subjects. It is another step ahead in the state’s growing footprint in global science competitions.
Saudi Arabia’s achievement on global stage
Azam Khalid al-Omari, a high school student in Jeddah, earned a bronze medal for Saudi Arabia at this year’s Olympiad, adding the cumulative tally of five medals in the country, as it began to participate. The state has now won one silver and four bronze medals in the history of Ino.The 2025 version brought talented students of nations including China, Japan, Singapore, Turkeya, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Oman. Saudi Arabia was represented by a team of four students selected through the National qualifying round and was intensively trained under a national program.
A national scientist supported by ecosystem
The preparation of the Saudi national team was led by King Abdulziz and his comrades Foundation for Gifts and Creativity (Maviba), in a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education, and King Abdulziz City (KACST) and King Abdullah for King Abdullah for Science and Technology.This coordinated attempt included complex theoretical and practical training, which aims to equip students with skills to succeed in complex nuclear science challenges. The selection of the final team was based on performance in these high-level programs, which reflects the state’s commitment to nurture scientific excellence in young talents.
About Olympiad: promoting peaceful nuclear innovation
International Atomic Science Olympiad is a special global competition that tests high school students on theoretical and practical aspects of nuclear science. Supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2024, the Olympiad attempted to inspire the next generation of scientists to contribute to peaceful and safe nuclear technologies.The competition includes two five -hour examinations: a theoretical and a practical. Their ability to conduct simulation or experiments for students and their analytical logic and creative problems in nuclear-related subjects are evaluated.Saudi Arabia first participated in the inaugural edition of the 2024 Olympiad, with four medals, one silver and three bronze, highlighting its initial commitment to the initiative.
A comprehensive regional impact
Saudi Arabia was not the only country in the region to gain recognition. Oman also scored a remarkable point in Inso 2025, earning three students medals. Majen bin Rashid Al Riyami won the silver from Azan bin QS International School in Muscat, while Yazid bin Yusuf Al Nabani from Majin bin Gadoba Private School in Dakhiliah and Tasnim Bint Jabir Al Hazrih made a bronze from Tasnim Basic Education School in North Sharkia.These results reflect a growing regional investment in STEM education and underline the importance that the countries of the Gulf are keeping discipline for the future on nuclear science. With continuous participation and training, both Saudi Arabia and its neighbors are promoting a generation of scientists ready to lead in global innovation.
