• Mou Mou
• 16 May, 2025

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·      Saudi Arabia’s 40 students excel at ISEF 2025, winning 9 Special Awards.! Proud moment for the Kingdom.! #ISEF2025 #STEMEducation

·      Saudi Arabia shines at #ISEF2025.! 9 Special Awards won in Columbus.! #SaudiArabiaISEF2025 #SaudiSTEM

Saudi Arabia’s young scientists have made history again.! At the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2025 held in Columbus, Ohio from May 10th-16th the Saudi team of 40 students bagged nine Special Awards. Competing against 1,700+ students from 70 countries their projects in chemistry, environmental engineering and more stunned global experts. No Grand Awards yet but the buzz on X is electric.! Dive into this Saudi Arabia ISEF 2025 update to see how these teens are shaping the future with innovation. #ISEF2025

Details & Context

The Regeneron ISEF 2025 the world’s largest high school science fair brought together 1,700+ students from 70 countries in Columbus, Ohio. Held from May 10th-16th, 2025 the event showcased ground breaking projects judged by over 1,000 international science experts. Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and the Ministry of Education sent a powerhouse team of 40 students. These teens were handpicked from the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity (Ibdaa 2025) where 200 finalists competed with 23,000 projects from 291,000 students across 22 fields.

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The Saudi team clinched nine Special Awards in categories like,

·      Chemistry: Fatima Al-Arfaj

·      Environmental Engineering: Areej Al-Qarni, Saleh Al-Anqari

·      Materials Science: Abdulrahman Al-Ghannam

·      Embedded Systems: Sama Bukhamseen

·      Energy: Imran Al-Turkistani (two awards)

·      Translational Medical Sciences: Lana Nouri (two awards)

Since joining ISEF in 2007, Saudi Arabia has won 169 awards (110 Grand, 59 Special) cementing its place as a global STEM leader. The 2025 Special Awards, announced on May 15th have sparked pride across X with posts celebrating the “future scientists” of the Kingdom. Grand Awards are still pending but the Saudi team’s impact is undeniable.

Quotes

The Saudi team’s success has lit up social media and news outlets. Here’s what key figures and X users are saying,

·      Dr. Amal Al-Hazza, Mawhiba Secretary-General (Saudi Gazette, May 18th, 2024): “These achievements reflect the fruitful cooperation between Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education, enabling our students to excel on international stages.”

·      X User @alekhbariyaEN (May 16th, 2025): “The #Saudi student Fatima Al-Arfaj wins a special award in Chemistry at #ISEF2025 Special Awards.! #RegeneronISEF”

·      Engineer Anas Al-Hunayhen, Mawhiba Director (Saudi Gazette, May 10th, 2025): “The high quality of Saudi projects and increased participation in Ibdaa 2025 have elevated our global presence.”

These quotes, sourced from credible web reports and X posts highlight the Kingdom’s commitment to nurturing young talent and the global excitement around their wins.

Additional Information

The journey to ISEF 2025 began at the Ibdaa 2025 National Olympiad hosted by Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh. Over 291,000 students submitted projects with 200 finalists advancing to the finals. The top 40 were selected for ISEF after a year-long training program by Mawhiba including six phases of coaching in research, presentation skills and scientific communication. This rigorous preparation, as noted in @ArabNews, ensured Saudi projects stood out in fields like chemistry and embedded systems.

ISEF, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2025 is a global stage for high school innovators. Hosted in Columbus for the first time since 1984, the event drew nearly 2,000 finalists and 10,000 attendees, supported by the Ohio Academy of Science. Projects spanned 22 categories from robotics to environmental science with over $8 million in awards at stake. Saudi Arabia’s consistent success—169 awards since 2007—reflects its investment in STEM education through Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education.

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Impact Analysis

The Saudi team’s nine Special Awards at ISEF 2025 have far-reaching impacts,

·      Education: The wins boost Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a STEM education hub, encouraging more students to pursue science careers. Mawhiba’s programs, as per Saudi Gazette are nurturing a “creative environment” for youth.

·      Innovation: Projects in chemistry, energy and medical sciences address global challenges like sustainable energy and healthcare, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s innovation goals.

·      Global Presence: The awards, celebrated on X with posts like “Saudis making history.!” (@sweetzeeze), elevate the Kingdom’s standing in global STEM.

·      Youth Empowerment: Success inspires young Saudis with X users calling winners “future scientists” (@__iMeero). It also motivates girls in STEM with stars like Fatima Al-Arfaj and Areej Al-Qarni leading the way.

The economic impact is notable too—STEM talent drives Saudi Arabia’s tech and healthcare sectors, attracting global investment. The buzz on X and LinkedIn shows public pride, with users sharing award ceremony clips to amplify engagement.

Conclusion

The Saudi Arabia ISEF 2025 success story is a testament to talent, hard work and vision. With nine Special Awards in Columbus, Ohio, the 40-student team has put the Kingdom on the global STEM map. From Fatima Al-Arfaj’s chemistry breakthrough to Lana Nouri’s medical innovations, these teens are the face of Saudi Arabia’s future. As the world awaits the Grand Awards, the excitement on X and beyond is palpable. Whether you’re a science fan or proud Saudi, this is a moment to celebrate.! Stay tuned for more updates and let’s cheer for these young innovators. #ISEF2025

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