Qatar Participates for the First time in International Mathematical Olympiad 2025 in Australia

For the first time, a student team representing the State of Qatar took part in the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) 2025, which was held in Australia from July 10 to 20.

The prestigious global competition brought together around 600 top-performing students from 112 countries, focusing on high schoolers with exceptional talent in logical reasoning, pattern analysis, statistics, probability, and big data interpretation. Beyond the academic challenge, the Olympiad promotes cultural exchange and serves as a launchpad for global universities to identify and nurture future talent in mathematics and science.

Qatar’s delegation included six students from various secondary schools:

• Majed Hamad Al-Malki and Mohammed Abdullah Al-Obaidli from Qatar Science & Technology Secondary School for Boys
• Osama Anas from Hassan Bin Thabit Secondary School for Boys
• Malek Ahmed Abdelraouf from the Religious Preparatory Secondary Institute for Boys (who received an honorary certificate)
• Abdullah Reda from Tariq Bin Ziyad Secondary School for Boys
• Haya Al-Abdullah from Qatar Technical Secondary School for Girls

The team was led by Jameela Mohammed Yousuf (Team Leader) and Yousef Mohammed Jaradat (Deputy Leader), with the support of supervisors Hassan Hussein and Weam Asaad.

Throughout the academic year, the students underwent extensive training, guided by a team of local and international mathematics educators under the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s Educational Guidance Department. Their participation at the international level reflects the growing success of Qatari students in regional mathematics olympiads, where they have previously secured numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals. It also aligns with national goals to nurture a generation of globally competitive innovators.

The IMO involves a two-day examination, with each day consisting of a 4.5-hour test featuring three advanced problems from fields such as algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics. Each question carries a maximum of 7 points, adding up to a total possible score of 42 points. Awards are distributed based on performance, with gold, silver, and bronze medals presented in a 1:2:3 ratio. Students who fully solve at least one problem receive honorary certificates.

First established in 1959 in Romania with just seven nations, the International Mathematical Olympiad has since expanded to include over 100 participating countries across five continents. The next edition of the IMO is set to take place in Shanghai, China, from July 10 to 20, 2026.