OREANDA-NEWS. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Minister of Education, in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Madinah Province, honored SABIC for its diamond sponsorship of the 7th Arabian Chemistry Olympiad, organized by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Saudi Chemistry Society and the Arab Chemists Association in Madinah on September 7.

Dr. Talaat Dafer, SABIC Vice President, Saudi Arabia, Middle East & Africa Region, Corporate Strategy and Planning, received the honorary plaque on behalf of SABIC.

SABIC's sponsorship of the Olympiad is a significant contribution from the company towards building a knowledge economy, leading to sustainable development, as part of its support provided to scientific research and innovation. This is in parallel with SABIC's impactful innovation in both products and ideas. The sponsorship offered an opportunity to inspire students in science and knowledge by building a competitive environment that helps grow the spirit of ingenuity within them.

During the event, SABIC made available its experience in the field of innovation for talented and ingenious citizens to help them become successful on a global scale. This is driven by the company's belief that innovation is a significant game-changer in the company's future strategy.

Dr. Talaat Dafer said that SABIC's social responsibility strategy was aimed at serving the community and developing it. He said, “SABIC was keen on sponsoring the Olympiad, which aims at redefining students' interests towards learning and knowledge, and to provide a competitive environment for them. It further helps them develop a spirit of ingenuity within them and discover their scientific abilities, and bring honor to the Kingdom through their effective participation at international events.”

The Arabian Chemistry Olympiad is a competition in chemistry for high school students in the Arab world.