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Saudi Gazette
16-05-2025
- Science
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi students win 23 awards at ISEF 2025 in Ohio
Saudi Gazette report COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Saudi national team secured 23 awards, including 14 grand prizes and nine special awards, at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2025), held from May 10–16 in Columbus, Ohio. The competition drew over 1,700 participants from 70 countries. Three Saudi students placed second, five placed third, and six received fourth-place honors across various scientific categories. The awards reflect the Kingdom's rising global presence in science and innovation. This year's delegation included 40 students presenting cutting-edge projects in fields such as energy, environmental engineering, medical sciences, plant sciences, and materials science. Saudi Arabia's total medal count at ISEF since its first participation in 2007 has now reached 183 awards, including 124 grand prizes and 59 special awards. Dr. Khaled Al-Sharif, acting secretary-general of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), said the achievement is a result of strategic cooperation between Mawhiba, the Ministry of Education, and other national partners. He emphasized the importance of such partnerships in nurturing young talent and projecting the Kingdom's scientific excellence globally. Second-place winners included Maryam Al-Muhaysh in energy, and Areej Al-Qarni and Jiwan Shaabi in environmental engineering. Third-place winners were Jumana Bilal (energy), Salman Al-Shahri and Lana Nouri (translational medical science), Lamia Al-Nefaie (environmental engineering), and Fatima Al-Mutabagani (plant sciences). Among the fourth-place awardees were Haneen Al-Hassan and Omran Al-Turkistani (energy), Fatima Al-Arfaj and Misk Al-Mutairi (chemistry), Abeer Al-Yousef (materials science), and Ghala Al-Ghamdi (plant sciences). Special award recipients included Fatima Al-Arfaj, Areej Al-Qarni, Saleh Al-Angari, Abdulrahman Al-Ghannam, Sama Bukhamseen, and others, with multiple students receiving more than one distinction. ISEF is recognized as the world's largest pre-college science competition, judged by leading scientists and industry experts. Saudi Arabia participates annually through Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education as part of its national strategy to promote talent, research, and innovation.
Arab News
16-05-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi students win nine Special Awards at ISEF 2025
RIYADH: Students from Saudi Arabia have picked up nine Special Awards at this year's Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held in Colombus, Ohio, in the US from May 10 to 16. At the time of writing, winners of the Grand Awards had yet to be announced. More than 1,700 students representing 70 countries participated in this year's ISEF, which is billed as the largest global platform for research and innovation projects by school students. Entries are evaluated by more than 1,000 international science experts. The Saudi students who won Special Awards were Fatima Al-Arfaj (chemistry), Areej Al-Qarni and Saleh Al-Anqari (environmental engineering), Abdulrahman Al-Ghannam (materials science), and Sama Bukhamseen (embedded systems). Imran Al-Turkistani (energy), and Lana Nouri (translational medical sciences) each won two awards. Saudi Arabia, represented by The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education, has participated in the annual fair every year since 2007. It has now won 169 awards, including 110 Grand Prizes and 59 Special Prizes. The Saudi team this year consisted of 40 students selected from among the Grand Prize winners of the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity — the finals of which featured projects from 200 students. The Olympiad is one of the dozens of programs offered annually by Mawhiba for gifted students.
Leaders
15-05-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Delegation Awaits ISEF 2025 Results
With judging now complete at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the 40 student representatives from Saudi Arabia eagerly await the announcement of special awards tomorrow, followed by the grand awards on Friday. ISEF, the world's largest science competition for pre-college students, provides a global stage for young innovators to present their research to leading scientists and experts. This year's fair featured hundreds of projects evaluated by international judges, with more than 1,700 participants from over 70 countries. Since 2007, Saudi Arabia—through the efforts of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education—has earned 160 awards at ISEF, highlighting the nation's growing influence and excellence in scientific research on the global stage. Related Topics: Over 400 Students Showcase Scientific Projects at Ibdaa 2025 Regional Exhibitions Saudi Arabia's Transformative Triumphs in 2023: A Tapestry of Innovation & Global Impact Mawhiba Launches Preparatory Program for Global Scientific Competitions National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity Concludes its Activities 'Creativity 2025' Short link : Post Views: 106 Related Stories
Leaders
11-05-2025
- Science
- Leaders
Saudi Students Arrive in USA for ISEF 2025
A delegation of 40 talented Saudi students specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has arrived in Columbus, Ohio, to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2025). The event, taking place from May 10 to 16, is expected to bring together more than 1,700 students from 70 countries. Representing the Kingdom through the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia has been a consistent presence at ISEF since 2007, earning a total of 160 awards to date. The Saudi team has completed a year-long intensive training program led by Mawhiba, which included expert evaluations and six progressive stages aimed at enhancing research and presentation skills, ensuring their readiness for this prestigious global competition. Related Topics : Over 400 Students Showcase Scientific Projects at Ibdaa 2025 Regional Exhibitions Global Health: Gaza System Stockpiles to Run Out in 2 Weeks to Month QIC, Deloitte Collaborate to Launch Advanced Guest Management System Ministry of Interior Highlights Importance of Media Collaboration in Hajj System Short link : Post Views: 6 Related Stories
Gulf Insider
10-05-2025
- Science
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Science And Engineering Team Heads To US For ISEF 2025 Competition
A Saudi science and engineering team left the Kingdom today, heading to Columbus, Ohio to compete at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair 2025 (ISEF), the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event, the world's largest scientific platform for research and innovative projects for pre-university students, will take place May 10–16, with the participation of more than 1,700 students representing 70 countries. According to SPA, the Kingdom, represented by Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education, has participated annually in this fair since 2007, winning 160 awards in total — 110 grand prizes and 50 special prizes. The Saudi team includes 40 students participating in distinguished projects in promising scientific fields, selected from among the top winners of the grand prizes in the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity, or Ibdaa 2025. These finalists were chosen from a competitive pool of 200 students whose projects qualified for the last round of the Olympiad, which is one of 20 programs that Mawhiba offers annually for gifted students. In late 2024, the organizing body of ISEF announced an increase in the number of Saudi projects participating in the 2025 fair to 40, up from 35 in previous editions. Engineer Anas Al-Hunaihan, director of research programs and innovation development at Mawhiba, explained that three key factors contributed to this expanded participation were: 'The demonstrated excellence of Saudi projects at past international competitions, significant growth in the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity registration numbers, and broader student engagement in both regional and central educational exhibitions throughout the Kingdom.' According to SPA, more than 291,000 students registered for Ibdaa 2025, submitting 23,000 projects across 22 scientific categories. These projects underwent competition and selection through various stages to advance to the Ibdaa Science and Engineering Fair, which was hosted by Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh last February. Prior to their departure, the team members completed comprehensive training regimens spanning an entire year implemented by Mawhiba, aimed at developing their scientific and research skills and preparing them to represent the Kingdom in global forums.
