The third phase of the Nesmo Olympiad for discovering talented individuals has begun
The third stage of Olympiad, Nesmo, . This pioneering initiative is the result of a fruitful strategic partnership between the Ministry of Education and the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba). This stage aims to continue the dedicated efforts to discover outstanding students and develop their exceptional abilities in science and mathematics, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to nurturing young minds and building an innovative generation.
This crucial phase continues until April 30th, beginning with an intensive in-person training program conducted in 16 educational districts across the Kingdom. The program involves 528 male and female teachers who have been pre-qualified to ensure the highest quality of training. Following the training period, a rigorous in-person test will be administered to assess students' readiness and academic progress. On April 19th, Mawhiba announced that 9,945 students had qualified for this phase after successfully completing the second phase of competitions, held from April 4th to 9th, within a structured competitive track specifically designed to identify the most outstanding students.
The historical context of the Kingdom's efforts in nurturing the gifted
Historically, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's efforts in nurturing gifted individuals are not a recent development, but rather the culmination of decades of organized institutional work. The Mawhiba Foundation was established in 1999 as the national umbrella organization for discovering and developing gifted students. With the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, the focus on human capital as a cornerstone of the transition to a knowledge-based economy has intensified. The launch of this National Olympiad is a natural continuation of this legacy, representing a qualitative leap in the methodology for discovering talent in the early stages of education, specifically from the first year of middle school through the first year of high school.
The importance of the Nesmo Olympics and its impact on the international stage
is The Nesmo Olympiad the first and largest annual national competition specializing in science and mathematics in the Kingdom. The importance of this event lies in its profound impact on multiple levels. Locally, it contributes to integrating Olympiad training within education departments, increasing the number of beneficiaries of specialized programs, developing teacher performance, and enriching curricula with higher-order thinking skills. Regionally and internationally, this Olympiad represents a cornerstone for preparing a generation capable of raising the Kingdom's flag in global forums and competing strongly with their peers from around the world.
The competition unfolds in several stages, beginning at the school level, then progressing to city and provincial levels, culminating in the final rounds at the education department level, and finally the national finals hosted by the capital, Riyadh. Represented by Mawhiba, the Kingdom participates annually in approximately 30 international and regional Olympiads held in various countries worldwide, with the participation of over 120 countries and thousands of students. This participation is part of Mawhiba's International Olympiads Program, which provides a comprehensive training pathway to develop students' scientific and methodological capabilities and prepare them for global competition, thus reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a leading nation in exporting young scientific talent and expertise.
