The three top-ranking projects were in the fields of materials science, earth and environmental sciences, and cellular and molecular biology.
MADINAH: Madinah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal presented 40 brilliant Saudi students with major awards in the 2022 National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity — Ibdaa 2022 — on Saturday on behalf of governor Prince Faisal bin Salman.
The event is advertised as "Saudi Arabia's greatest pre-college scientific and engineering competition," and it was hosted for the 12th time by King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, popularly known as Mawhiba, in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
More than 150 Saudi students competed in the tournament, out of a total of over 103,000 who applied. The finals were held at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah over four days.
First prize won to Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, a student from the Eastern Province who works in the field of materials science. Elaf Al-Ahdal, from Jeddah, won second place in earth and environmental sciences, while Mohammed Al-Mulla, from the Eastern Province, won second place in cellular and molecular biology.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing an exceptional and comprehensive renaissance, according to Dr. Saud bin Saeed Al-Mathami, secretary-general of Mawhiba. Mawhiba's mission is to create an environment that stimulates talent and creativity in the search for talented people to participate in the nation's renaissance.
This is part of the attempt to develop future generations of leaders and creators in order to realize the Saudi Vision 2030 reform plan's aims. He believes Mawhiba's success over the last 11 years is a result of its efforts to find, nurture, and empower bright people.
First prize won by Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Ghamdi, a student from the Eastern Province who works in the field of materials science. Elaf Al-Ahdal, from Jeddah, won second prize in earth and environmental sciences, while Mohammed Al-Mulla, from the Eastern Province, won second prize in cellular and molecular biology.
Plant sciences, chemistry, mechanical engineering, translational medical sciences, energy science, and environmental engineering were among the categories in which six male and female students received 3rd position.
Seven students from the disciplines of materials science, botany, mechanical engineering science, and energy science ranked fourth place. In fact, 12 students came in fifth place and 12 students came in sixth place.
The victors stated they engaged in months of research and experimentation in science laboratories to take on the task of demonstrating or disproving scientific concepts and coming up with unique solutions.
The Ibdaa Olympiad is a scientific competition in which participants compete by submitting individual scientific projects that meet the project's requirements and restrictions. The proposals are reviewed by a panel of academics and experts based on particular scientific criteria, with the goal of identifying outstanding concepts for the more competitive phases and selecting the finest to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair in 2022
