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Daily News Egypt
07-05-2025
- Science
- Daily News Egypt
Saudi Arabia Hosts First Asian Physics Olympiad in the Middle East
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has marked a major milestone in science education by hosting the 25th edition of the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO 2025), now underway at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) in Dhahran. Running from May 4 to 12, the prestigious international competition brings together 240 of the brightest high school students from 30 countries, alongside over 100 experts in physics education. Organized under the theme 'Together, We Generate the Energy of the Future,' the Olympiad is co-hosted by the Saudi Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and KFUPM, with Saudi Aramco serving as the diamond sponsor. The opening ceremony featured keynote remarks by Dr. Khalid Al-Sharif, Acting Secretary General of Mawhiba, who emphasized the Kingdom's long-term investment in youth empowerment, science, and innovation. 'This Olympiad is more than a competition; it is a global platform that celebrates knowledge and inspires the next generation of scientists,' he stated. Dr. Kwek Leong Chuan, President of the Asian Physics Olympiad, described the event as historic, being the first APhO hosted in the Middle East. He lauded the Kingdom's hospitality and high standards of organization, calling it a 'memorable experience for participants worldwide.' The ceremony also showcased Saudi Arabia's growing scientific and academic footprint through cultural performances and multimedia presentations, attended by students, educators, and dignitaries from around the world. Throughout the week, participants will undergo two intensive five-hour exams—one theoretical and one experimental—designed according to internationally rigorous criteria. Beyond the exams, the program includes educational and cultural tours across the Kingdom to foster international dialogue and cultural exchange. Saudi Arabia has been participating in the APhO since 2012 and has garnered 16 medals to date. Its broader student delegation has accumulated a total of 874 international science competition awards. This event follows the successful hosting of the 2024 International Chemistry Olympiad in Riyadh, positioning Saudi Arabia as an emerging regional hub for global academic contests and scientific collaboration
Observer
26-04-2025
- Science
- Observer
Eight gifted Omani students compete in APhO
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 25th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), which will be held from May 4 to 12 in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The event will feature 240 students representing 30 Asian countries. The Sultanate of Oman's participation in this prestigious international scientific competition reflects its leading position in nurturing fledgling talents and promoting innovation at both regional and global levels. It also highlights the qualitative development and tangible progress the Sultanate of Oman achieved in the fields of science education, particularly physics, as well as its focus on successful national strategies for human resource development and advancing national talent. The Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) is an annual continental physics competition targeting school students from Asia and Oceania. Established in 2000 at the initiative of Indonesia, the competition consists of a five-hour theoretical exam and five hours of laboratory tests. Eight students from each country participate, competing for gold, silver and bronze medals or certificates of appreciation. — ONA
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Science
- Barnama
Dhahran To Host 25th Asian Physics Olympiad With Participants From 30 Nations
RIYADH, April 27 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia is set to host the 25th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO 25) in Dhahran from May 4–12, welcoming 240 top high school physics students from 30 nations across Asia and Oceania, including Malaysia. Chairman of the APhO 25 Organising Committee, Badr Al-Majrathi, said Saudi Arabia's hosting of this prestigious international scientific forum reflects its growing capabilities in nurturing talent and promoting innovation. 'This event is a testament to the Kingdom's strategy to invest in human capital and to elevate national talents. bootstrap slideshow 'It also showcases the confidence of international institutions in our organisational expertise and scientific infrastructure,' he said in a statement to Bernama. APhO is a prestigious annual competition for high school students from Asia and Oceania, established in 2000 at the initiative of Indonesia. It features a five-hour theoretical exam and five-hour experimental tests. Each country can nominate up to eight students to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as honourable mentions. According to the APhO 25 Organising Committee, Malaysia, a consistent and prominent participant in the APhO, brings to the competition a rich history of academic excellence and strong performances. Malaysia also hosted the 24th edition of the Olympiad in 2024, reinforcing its pivotal role in advancing physics education across the region. Organised by the Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), APhO 25 will be held on the university campus, with exclusive sponsorship from Saudi Aramco. Founded by Professor Yohanes Surya and the then-president of the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), the APhO made its debut in Indonesia in 1999 with 12 participating countries.
