Saudi Team Receives Warm Welcome after Winning Gold at International Standards Olympiad

The Saudi team participating in the 2025 International Standards Olympiad received a warm welcome at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh after winning the Kingdom’s first-ever international Olympiad gold medal, along with two silver medals, at the event held from August 12 to 14 in Siheung, Korea, featuring 40 teams from around the world.
 At the forefront of those receiving the delegation were Secretary-General of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) Abdulaziz Al-Kraidis, several officials from the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization and the Ministry of Education and several parents who expressed their pride in the achievement.
 Saudi Arabia competed in the 20th edition of the Olympiad with four student teams from middle and high school levels, prepared and nominated through intensive training and qualification programs. This participation was part of a strategic partnership between Mawhiba, the Ministry of Education, and SASO.
 The secretary-general of Mawhiba congratulated the winning students, praising their excellence in this international event and their competition against some of the world’s brightest talents. He noted that this achievement marks a milestone in the Kingdom’s journey in international scientific forums and highlights the potential of promising young talents capable of competing globally.
 This accomplishment builds on the Kingdom’s debut last year, when it won a bronze medal and a certificate of appreciation, reaffirming the continuous progress of Saudi students in the fields of standards, metrology, and quality. This year’s achievement stands out as the Kingdom’s first-ever gold medal in international Olympiad history.