Minister of Education: Kuwaiti students' achievements in the Earth Sciences Olympiad reflect promising scientific potential
Global excellence is the fruit of care and encouragement, underscoring students’ ability to compete with confidence and competence
Kuwait’s Minister of Education, Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, expressed his pride today, Thursday, on the achievement attained by the Kuwaiti student team participating 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.
In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Education, Minister Al-Tabtabaee dedicated this achievement to the esteemed position of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah; His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister; and to the loyal Kuwaiti people.
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He stressed that this global excellence is the result of generous care and continuous encouragement for learners and education, supporting students’ journey toward excellence and helping to keep Kuwait’s flag flying high at various scientific forums around the world.
Al-Tabtabaee noted that “achieving these outstanding results amid international competition involving students from 42 countries, with Kuwait being the only Arab nation participating, confirms the advanced level reached by Kuwaiti students and their ability to compete in global scientific events with confidence and competence.” He commended the seriousness and distinction they displayed during their participation in the Olympiad.
He praised the winning students—Ghaliya Al-Anzi, Talal Al-Mutairi, Kawthar Al-Qattan, and Nargess 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 added that this achievement is measured not only by the number of medals but also by the important implications it carries 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.
He affirmed that caring for gifted and outstanding students represents one of the priorities the Ministry strives to enhance by providing an educational environment that stimulates the discovery and development of talents, and by offering opportunities for those with scientific abilities to participate in competitions and Olympiads that help refine their skills and broaden their horizons.
Minister Al-Tabtabaee pointed out 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 training the 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 educational supervisors overseeing the team, Abdullah Al-Maqasid and Noura Al-Wanda, and their dedication in follow-up, preparation, and accompaniment. He affirmed that what has been achieved reflects the value of specialized educational work and the integration of roles among educational and supervisory staff.
