Saudi Biology Team Wins Four Global Awards at International Biology Olympiad 2024

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The Saudi biology team has won four global awards at the 35th International Biology Olympiad 2024, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, between July 7 and 14. 320 students from 83 countries participated, SPA reported.
Student Raed Talaba, a third-secondary high school student from the Eastern Region Education Department, won the silver medal, and student Ali Al-Khalifa, also a third-secondary high school student from the Eastern Region Education Department, won the bronze medal. Also, Abdullah Al-Subaie, a second-secondary high school student from the Taif Education Department, received a certificate of appreciation. Samir Al-Najjar, a third-secondary high school student, also received a certificate of appreciation.
King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) Secretary General Dr. Amal Al-Hazzaa said: "This achievement was made possible by the grace of Allah and then by the support of the wise leadership, to continue the journey towards achieving the goals of the Saudi Vision 2030, enhancing confidence in Saudi capabilities and talents to compete globally in all fields, and building a creative generation capable of advancing the nation and leading the future."