The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) was the exclusive sponsor of the 2024 International Chemistry Olympiad, which the Kingdom hosted for the first time-making it the first Arab country to do so. The King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) organized the event in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Education and King Saud University. The CEO of SABIC, Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, highlighted the inspiring vision of the Saudi leadership and expressed SABIC's commitment to enhancing the Kingdom's position in the industries, research, and technologies of chemistry. He added that SABIC's sponsorship aimed to showcase the Kingdom's capability to organize global competitions and support educational efforts for talented individuals in the chemistry field. It also aimed to emphasize the significance of chemistry in societal development and leverage international talents and expertise in the field. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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