UAE students win gold medals at 2022 International Olympiads

UAE students win gold medals at 2022 International Olympiads

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has won nine medals - two gold and seven bronze medals - in the 2022 International Olympiads in Physics and Chemistry. The Emirati student team showcased their skills in the 52nd Physics Olympiad, held virtually in Switzerland from July 12 to 17, by winning two gold and three bronze medals. The chemistry team won four bronze medals in the International Chemistry Olympiad, held virtually in China. Of the 19 students, four each went to the Biology and Chemistry Olympiads, five to the Physics Olympiad and six to the Mathematics Olympiad. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, said the UAE has taken strategic steps to consolidate and develop its educational system and shape the knowledge and innovation community. “Today, we witness the results of these efforts through the outstanding levels of the UAE student teams, who have won [a total of] nine gold and bronze medals in the 2022 International Olympiads, following the directions of the wise leadership of the state to enhance our national gains,” he added. Dr Muhammad Al-Mualla, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Education for Academic Affairs, said the medals won by the student teams highlighted the ministry’s vision. Dr Amna Al