Mawhiba Announces “Kangaroo Mawhiba 2026” Competition Results

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba" announced today that (1,981) students emerged as winners in the Kangaroo Mawhiba 2026 Mathematics Competition. This success follows the participation of (35,619) students in the assessment of this annual competition, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for public education students across various regions of the Kingdom.

Mawhiba stated that the competition results—focused on mathematics and witnessing the registration of (49,998) students—featured a breakthrough this year with the implementation of an AI-driven proctoring system to ensure the integrity of the examinees' performance. The competition culminated in the awarding of (342) gold medals, (659) silver medals, and (980) bronze medals.

The Kangaroo Mawhiba Mathematics Competition, which originated as a national contest in Australia in 1980, is recognized as one of the largest scientific competitions globally. It is currently held in over 70 countries, drawing nearly 6 million students worldwide from various stages of public education, ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 12. The assessment adopts a multiple-choice format, with participants categorized according to their respective grade levels.

The General Directorate of Education in Riyadh spearheaded the list of medalists with (811) winners. It was followed by the General Directorate of Education in Jeddah with (240) winners, and the General Directorate of Education in the Eastern Province with (146) winners. Furthermore, the General Directorate of Education in Asir secured (102) medals, followed by Al-Jouf Province with (96) winners. Additionally, the General Directorates of Education in both Madinah and Jazan recorded (87) winners each, while the General Directorate of Education in Al-Ahsa recorded (83) winners.

The General Directorate of Education in Makkah ranked eighth with (68) winning students, followed by the Royal Commission for Jubail with (56). The General Directorate of Education in the Northern Borders recorded (44) winners, followed by Hail with (37), and Taif with (27) winners. Additionally, the Royal Commission for Yanbu recorded (26) winners, while the General Directorates of Education in Tabuk, Najran, Qassim, and Al-Baha recorded (24), (20), (16), and (11) winners, respectively.

Private schools achieved the highest number of top performers in Kangaroo Mawhiba Mathematics Competition, securing (1,126) medals. Public schools followed with (555) winners, while international schools recorded (300) winners, reflecting the integrated roles of various educational sectors in fostering giftedness and creativity. In terms of gender distribution, male students garnered (1,472) colored medals, compared to (509) medals achieved by female students.

Kangaroo Mawhiba aims to encourage students to master mathematical knowledge while developing their skills and ability to solve complex problems. It further emphasizes the application of mathematical concepts by linking them to daily life, while providing a competitive, stimulating, and engaging learning environment. Ultimately, the competition seeks to reinforce the significance of mathematics among public education students.

King Abdulaziz and his Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity "Mawhiba" is a globally leading institution in identifying and fostering the gifted. Serving as a national system for giftedness and creativity, it operates according to a strategic plan to foster giftedness, creativity, and innovation within scientific domains of national priority. These efforts are dedicated to building a knowledge-based society and fostering a vibrant culture of innovation.