International Nuclear Science Olympiad prepares next generation of scientists

Nuclear engineer and head of the Nuclear Sciences Committee, Fares Safar, said the International Nuclear Science Olympiad aims to facilitate the exchange of expertise among students in the field of nuclear sciences, with participation from around 20 countries worldwide, helping to train and prepare future scientists.

Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Safar added that the Olympiad serves as a platform for developing students’ skills and strengthening scientific cooperation among participants from different countries, as part of efforts to prepare a new generation of nuclear science specialists.

His comments come as Saudi Arabia prepares to host, for the first time, the third edition of the International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) in Jeddah. The event will bring together 120 students and specialists representing 19 countries, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to enhancing its presence in the global scientific arena and building national expertise in a field closely tied to future development.

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The International Nuclear Science Olympiad is the leading global competition for high school students in this field. It is organized under the patronage of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), King Abdulaziz University, and King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy.

The Olympiad aims to promote scientific excellence and international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology by bringing together students and specialists from various countries in a scientific and competitive environment.