The University of Jordan (UJ) concluded the 10th Arab Chemistry Olympiad on Thursday, hosted this year by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, with the participation of ten Arab countries, including Jordan.
The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Azmi Mahafzah; UJ President, Prof. Nathir Obeidat; senior university officials; academics; and distinguished guests.
In the team competition, Saudi Arabia secured first place, followed by Jordan in second, and Iraq in third.
At the individual level, first place was awarded to Haidar bin Yasser bin Mohammed Al-Dubaissi from Saudi Arabia; second place to his compatriot Ammar Mohammed Abdul Majeed Turkistani; and third place to Jad Noufal Ahmad from Syria. The remaining top-ten positions were awarded to students from Iraq, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Oman.
Gold medals were presented to the top achievers, while all participating students and supervisors received certificates of participation in recognition of their commitment and performance.
President of the Jordanian Chemical Society, Prof. Abeer Al-Bawab, extended her congratulations to the winners, commending their outstanding scientific achievements and the pride they bring to their home countries. She stressed the importance of supporting talented students, fostering innovation, and promoting academic excellence throughout the Arab region.
The Olympiad was organised by the Ministry of Education in cooperation with the University of Jordan, the Jordanian Chemical Society, and the Arab Union of Chemists. The initiative aimed to inspire Arab youth to pursue deeper engagement in the field of chemistry and to prepare them for future participation in international competitions.