SABIC an Exclusive sponsor of the International Chemistry Olympiad 2024

• SABIC is an exclusive sponsor of the 56th Chemistry Olympiad 2024 hosted by Saudi Arabia, the first Arab country to do so. 
• SABIC CEO: “At SABIC, we strive to strengthen the Kingdom's standing in the fields of chemical manufacturing, research and technology.”

SABIC was the exclusive sponsor of the 2024 International Chemistry Olympiad, which was being hosted by Saudi Arabia for the first time – the first Arab country to do so. The 56th Olympiad, which was overseen by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) and King Saud University closed at the King Saud University in Riyadh on July 29. The closing ceremony was patronized by Yousef Al-Benyan, Minister of Education, in the presence of Dr. Amal Al-Hazza, Secretary General, Mawhiba, along with officials from the government and private sectors. 

Commenting on the event, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, SABIC CEO, said that the inspiring vision of the wise leadership of Saudi Arabia has enabled SABIC to magnify its efforts toward strengthening the Kingdom's standing in the fields of chemical manufacturing, research and technology. “Through this partnership, SABIC aims to demonstrate the Kingdom’s strong capabilities in organizing distinguished international competitions and highlight its key role in nurturing talent in the field of chemistry in the Kingdom. It also aims to highlight the importance of chemistry in the growth of societies and the development of nations, and benefit from the international talents and expertise in chemistry” Al-Fageeh added.

Over the years, SABIC has implemented various initiatives to support students interested in innovation in chemistry and other sciences. The company leverages its extensive resources to unlock young people's potential, helping them achieve excellence in international forums and showcasing their competitive advantages in science and innovation.

His Excellency Mr. Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, Minister of Education, honored SABIC for its exclusive sponsorship of the 56th International Chemistry Olympiad in recognition of its efforts and contributions in the fields of research and development. The honoring trophy was received by His Excellency Eng. Abdulrahman bin Saleh Al-Fageeh, CEO, SABIC. The CEO also participated with the Minister of Education in handing over gold medals to the winning students in this Olympiad, which is meant to empower talented students in the fields of innovation and science.

On the sidelines of the event, SABIC hosted students participating in the International Chemistry Olympiad in Riyadh at the SABIC Plastics Applications Development Center (SPADC). The aim was to brief them on our contributions and continuous efforts in research and development to find new solutions in the chemical industry to meet customer needs and fulfill the changing market requirements.
 
The International Chemistry Olympiad is the largest annual chemistry competition for students. The first Olympiad was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968. Since then, the 10-day event has been held annually by a different country, with four students from each country. Thanks to the commitment of several advocates and the support of UNESCO, the number of participants increased to about 90 countries in 2024.