320 students from 80 countries joining Biology Olympiad in UAE

320 students from 80 countries joining Biology Olympiad in UAE

Al Ain, UAE: The country is set to welcome hundreds of delegates from 80 countries attending the International Biology Olympiad early next month. The UAE Ministry of Education announced the completion of the final preparations for the country’s hosting of the 34th International Biology Olympiad, to be held on July 2-10 at the UAE University in Al Ain. Organisers expect at least 320 students from 80 countries and 300 jury members to take part in the event. Students participating in the Olympiad will compete in four experimental tests and two theoretical tests. The Olympiad will help discover talented students from around the world in the field of biology and will enable them to develop international scientific and research partnerships in the science community. It will also contribute to the preparation and empowerment of future leaders in life sciences. The announcement came during a press conference held by the Ministry of Education at the UAE University in Al Ain, in the presence of Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, the President of the 34th International Biology Olympiad and the Assistant Undersecretary for the Care and Capacity Building Sector at the Ministry of Education, and Dr. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Deputy for