Manama, Oct. 17 (BNA): Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, congratulated Bahrain’s high school delegation for securing 10 medals at the 10th Gulf Science Olympiad, which covered mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The competition is organised by the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States and hosted by Madinah’s General Directorate of Education in Saudi Arabia.
The competition included the participation of 84 students from across the Gulf.
The minister affirmed the ministry’s commitment to nurturing top-performing students by providing specialized training programs and opportunities to compete at regional and international levels. He also commended the Arab Bureau for its initiatives that enhance educational progress within member states.
In physics, Faisal Omar Al Hosani from Abdulrahman Kanoo International School won a silver medal, and Mohammed Abdulrazzaq Badi from Al Noor International School received a bronze.
The chemistry bronze medalists included Malak Ali Ahmed from Isa Town Secondary School for Girls, Dhamin Abbas Ahmed from Shaikh Isa bin Ali Secondary School for Boys, Wajdan Jasim Jafar from Jidhafs Secondary School for Girls, and Ruqayya Isa Al Qallaf from Khawla Secondary School for Girls.
In mathematics, Dhari Rakan Al Zayani from Al Hidaya Al Khalifia Secondary School for Boys, Ali Hussein Abdullah from Al Naim Secondary School for Boys, and Abrar Mohammed Jameel and Ghadeer Jafar Hamada, both from Saar Secondary School for Girls, each won bronze medals.
The Olympiad aims to elevate students’ scientific expertise, identify outstanding talent in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and prepare them for success in international competitions through rigorous tests overseen by specialized teams.