Mawhiba Announces Continued Registration for the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity

Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) confirmed that registration for the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity "Ibdaa 2026," organized in partnership with the Ministry of Education for intermediate and high school students across all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will remain open until September 30 in 22 scientific fields. According to Saudi Press Agency, the National Olympiad for Scientific Creativity is an annual scientific competition based on individual projects, evaluated according to defined criteria and regulations. A panel of distinguished academics and specialists judges the projects electronically to nominate outstanding ones for higher competitive stages, culminating in participation in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in the United States. Last year's edition, "Ibdaa 2025," saw a record registration of over 291,000 male and female students from 16 educational regions and 49 education depart ments. This reflects the strong desire of Saudi students to achieve scientific excellence and underscores the growing commitment of decision-makers and Mawhiba's partners to empower young talents and enhance their capabilities.