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

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
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Saudi Biology Team Wins Four Global Awards at International Biology Olympiad 2024

File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.
File photo of Saudi Arabia's flag.

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."



Sports Boulevard Foundation Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Sports Boulevard Foundation Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award
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Sports Boulevard Foundation Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

Sports Boulevard Foundation Wins King Salman Charter for Architecture, Urbanism Award

The Sports Boulevard Foundation has won the prestigious King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism Award, organized by the Architecture and Design Commission. The award recognizes the project’s excellence in embracing the principles and standards of the charter through the implementation of the design code for the Sports Boulevard.
CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission, Dr. Sumayah Al-Sulaiman, presented the award to CEO of the Sports Boulevard Foundation, Jayne McGivern, during the award's closing ceremony at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh, SPA reported.
The Sports Boulevard Foundation won the award for its integration of a unique design code and its commitment to applying the code, which balances authenticity and modernity, showcasing innovative and distinct urban outputs.
The award seeks to celebrate and recognize projects that distinguish themselves by embodying the values of the King Salman Charter for Architecture and Urbanism. It aims to contribute to achieving the objectives of the charter and to encourage and motivate entities, practitioners, and students to incorporate the charter’s values into their work, fostering a competitive environment that produces a higher level of urban excellence.
The project applies local identity and Salmani architecture across its various elements, not just in buildings, and has gained the trust of a committee of 30 local and international experts in architecture and design. McGivern also mentioned that the Sports Boulevard project is designed to revolutionize urban planning in Riyadh. The project spans over 135 kilometers and includes more than 4.4 million square meters of green and open spaces, along with up to 50 multi-disciplinary sports facilities with integrated infrastructure.
In 2022, the Sports Boulevard Foundation launched the Design Code for all buildings located on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road, emphasizing the importance of local identity and Salmani architecture, which embodies authenticity and modernity in design. The code aims to create a modern and sustainable environment that enhances the quality of life.
The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s mega projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on March 19, 2019, and is chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The project is committed to improving the quality of life for the city’s residents and visitors by offering integrated infrastructure, pedestrian pathways, cycling pathways, horse-riding trails, and more.