RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s young scientists secured 12 special awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing presence in global scientific research and innovation, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Competing against more than 1,700 students from 70 countries, the Saudi delegation earned honors from international scientific and academic institutions for projects recognized for their research quality, practical application and relevance to emerging scientific fields.
The awards came as the competition entered its final stage, with participants awaiting the announcement of the grand prize winners.
Saudi Arabia has participated annually in ISEF since 2007 through the partnership of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Giftedness and Creativity Foundation, widely known as Mawhiba, and the Saudi Ministry of Education.
This year’s delegation included 40 students, with 23 competing in person in Phoenix and 17 participating remotely from Riyadh. The students presented research projects spanning areas such as engineering, medical sciences, energy and advanced technologies.
