JEDDAH: As the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad draws to a close in Jeddah, Saudi team members say the competition marks the beginning of a longer journey toward contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in nuclear science, energy and medicine.
For the young Saudis who earned the right to represent the Kingdom, the Olympiad has become more than an academic contest. It has strengthened their determination to pursue careers in science and engineering and use their knowledge to support the Kingdom’s future.
Amjed Al-Darweesh of the Eastern Province Education Department said that his selection for the national team followed months of intensive training camps and selection exams organized by King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity.
He told Arab News: “Realizing I had made the national team was a truly rewarding moment.”
Competing in an Olympiad hosted in Saudi Arabia for the first time made the experience even more meaningful for Al-Darweesh.
