Minister of Education: We are proud of Kuwaiti students' achievement of winning 8 medals at the International Olympiad
Minister of Education M. Syed Jalal Al-Tabtaba’i expressed his pride in the achievement attained by the team of students from the State of Kuwait who participated in the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad held in Turin, Italy. He emphasized that the team’s haul of eight gold, silver, and bronze medals is a source of pride for the educational system and reflects the promising scientific potential possessed by Kuwaiti youth.
The Minister dedicated this achievement to the esteemed position of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as well as to the loyal Kuwaiti people. He stressed that this global excellence is the fruit of generous patronage and continuous encouragement for learners and education, supporting our students’ journey toward excellence and contributing to keeping Kuwait’s flag flying high at various scientific forums around the world.
In a press statement, Minister Al-Tabtaba’i noted that achieving such outstanding results amid international competition involving students from 42 countries, with Kuwait being the sole Arab participating nation, confirms the advanced level reached by Kuwaiti students and their ability to compete confidently and competently in global scientific contests. He commended the seriousness and distinction they displayed during their participation in the Olympiad.
He pointed out that this achievement is not measured solely by the number of medals won, but by the significant implications it holds regarding students’ capabilities to excel in specialized scientific fields. He considered Kuwait’s participation in such forums as opening new horizons for learning, competition, and exchanging experiences with peers from various countries worldwide.
The Minister praised the winning students—Ghaliya Nasser Al-Anzi, Talal Ahmad Al-Mutairi, Kawthar Ammar Al-Qattan, and Narjes Hani Sabti—thanking them for their honorable performance and high competitive spirit, and congratulating them on results that contributed to raising Kuwait’s name at this international scientific forum.
He affirmed that nurturing gifted and outstanding learners is one of the priorities the Ministry of Education strives to enhance by providing an educational environment that stimulates the discovery and development of capabilities, and by providing opportunities for those with scientific talents to participate in competitions and Olympiads that help refine their skills and broaden their horizons.
Minister Al-Tabtaba’i highlighted that the excellence achieved by the students is the result of an integrated system of work, preparation, and follow-up. He commended the role played by relevant departments within the Ministry in preparing the team and qualifying students for competition, emphasizing the importance of continuing to develop preparation and training mechanisms in line with the nature and advanced levels of international scientific competitions.
He appreciated the efforts of the Science Educational Guidance Department and the supervising educational advisors, Abdullah Al-Maqasid and Noura Al-Wanda, for their dedication in follow-up, preparation, and accompaniment. He stressed that what has been achieved reflects the value of specialized educational work and the integration of roles among educational and supervisory staff.
Al-Tabtaba’i clarified that Kuwait’s participation in the Olympiad, alongside 41 countries from around the world, represents a rich educational experience for students, offering direct exposure to global scientific experiences and enhancing their skills in thinking, analysis, research, and inquiry—skills essential for building a generation equipped with the tools of the future.
He also expressed his confidence in Kuwaiti students’ ability to continue achieving successes in various fields, calling on them to persist in developing their knowledge and capabilities and to take advantage of every opportunity that allows them to compete, learn, and excel. He affirmed that the Earth Science team’s achievement represents a new step on the path toward greater scientific accomplishments.
Concluding his statement, Minister M. Syed Jalal Al-Tabtaba’i renewed his congratulations to the team members, expressing his pride and admiration for their achievements. He reaffirmed that the Ministry of Education will continue to support gifted and outstanding students and provide the necessary care, thereby enhancing Kuwait’s presence at international scientific forums and translating the Ministry’s belief that investing in its educated youth is an investment in the nation’s future and progress.
