Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) concluded Thursday the 4th Arab Mathematics Olympiad 2024, organized in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science. In this prestigious competition, Qatari students excelled by winning a total of eight medals, which included one gold, five silver, and two bronze. According to Qatar News Agency, the event witnessed high-level participation and recognition, with HE Minister of Education and Higher Education Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater and HE Director-General of ALECSO Mohamed Ould Amar honoring the gold medalists. Additionally, the best-performing teams from Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Algeria were recognized for their outstanding contributions. During the closing ceremony, HE the Minister expressed her gratitude towards HE Minister of Social Development and Family and former Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi for her pivotal role in ensuring the success of the Olympiad. The Minister highlighted the collective efforts of all involved, emphasizing that each individual's contribution is vital in serving the nation. Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at MOEHE Maha Zayed Al Ruwaili, along with Director of the Department of Education at ALECSO Rami Iskander, also honored the students who secured bronze and silver medals. They presented honorary certificates to those who narrowly missed out on a bronze medal. Secretary-General of the Qatar National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science Ali Abdulrazzaq Al Marafi, in his address, celebrated the excellence displayed by Arab students. He underscored the Olympiad's role in fostering brotherhood and cooperation among participants, while also facilitating the exchange of ideas in a rich scientific and cultural setting. Al Marafi remarked that the broad participation from Arab countries reflects a shared commitment to establishing a scientific identity in the region. He stressed that the event aligns with Qatar's educational strategy (2024-2030), which focuses on creativity, innovation, and preparing a generation capable of overcoming future challenges. Rami Iskander praised Qatar's organization of the Olympiad, noting the international standards that set this edition apart. He highlighted the diverse participation from 22 Arab countries and the inclusion of various workshops, lectures, and presentations. Iskander emphasized that the event served as a platform for developing the spirit of scientific competition among the 83 participating students, while also strengthening ties among mathematics specialists in the Arab world.