KAUST has launched the KAUST Mathematics Competition (KMC), a national mathematics initiative for middle and high school students in Saudi Arabia. The competition aims to identify and nurture young mathematical talent, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. Winners will receive prizes and the opportunity to attend a joint summer mathematics camp at KAUST and the University of Cambridge in 2026, with registration open until Nov 9, 2025. Why it matters: This competition can help develop a pipeline of Saudi talent in STEM fields crucial for advancing the Kingdom's AI ambitions.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) concluded the final round of its National Mathematics Competition (KMC), organized by KAUST Academy in partnership with the Ministry of Education. The competition engaged over 7,640 students from 13 educational regions across Saudi Arabia, with 241 finalists in Grades 8 to 11 competing in advanced scientific assessments. Students were honored with gold, silver, and bronze medals for their performance in algebra, geometry, combinatorics, and number theory. Why it matters: This national initiative aims to discover and nurture mathematical talent among Saudi youth, fostering advanced academic pathways and strengthening the Kingdom's future STEM capabilities for fields like AI.