Minister of Education
Mr. Yousef Al-Bunyan
Saudi Arabia's hosting of the International Chemistry Olympiad in its 56th edition is an extension of the outstanding attendance of Saudi students at podiums at most international Olympiads in all fields including scientific disciplines. The Kingdom's hosting of the Olympiad, the most prominent event in the field of chemistry, is in line with its efforts to enhance the status of Saudi Arabia regionally and internationally and building globally competitive citizens.
The International Chemistry Olympiad has gained its status based on two things: its seniority, where it was founded in 1968, and its subject (chemistry) where chemistry made unparalleled scientific contributions that had a direct impact on the progress of human society and will continue to make greater contributions in the future for sustainable development and a better life for humanity. In addition to its significant role in the fields of industry including petrochemical industries in which the Kingdom is a pioneer among the countries of the world.
This scientific student gathering will contribute to the formation of scientific relations among students from all over the world. Through this gathering, they will exchange scientific expertise, and will also contribute in bridging regional and international cooperation in the scientific fields and in the sustainability of the international scientific community, as an incentive for building new scientific partnerships that will enhance the concepts and practices of the knowledge society and its economics.
The Ministry of Education is under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. We appreciate all their guidance and generous support aimed at enhancing the scientific and cognitive value of learners and the interest in initiatives and programs of the Olympiads directed towards students in scientific and skill-based fields.
We hope that this edition of the International Chemistry Olympiad will be an opportunity to learn more about Saudi Arabia through its capital city of Riyadh, and to learn about our Kingdom's scientific, economic, and civilizational renaissance, which has enabled the Kingdom to become a global destination in various fields, including the International Olympiads, hoping for all participants in the Olympiad to succeed.