Saudi standards official: International Olympiad participation is an investment in youth
Saudi Standards' research director says joining the International Olympiad is a scientific investment in youth to strengthen the standards sector.
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AIDr. Saleh Al-Otaibi, Director of the Research and Studies Center at the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, said that Saudi Arabia's participation in the International Olympiad is a scientific investment in the nation’s youth to help advance the standards sector.
Speaking to Al Ekhbariya TV, Al-Otaibi added that the center provides students with knowledge by involving them in real-world projects, noting that it is preparing a generation equipped with the knowledge and skills to enhance the Kingdom’s competitiveness and economy.
The Saudi Standards team will compete in the 21st International Standards Olympiad, which will be held from August 12 to 14, 2026, in the Republic of Korea, with 35 teams representing 11 countries from around the world.
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