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Saudis Win Gold & Silver at International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, 2026

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24th March 2026

Huda Az

A group of Saudi inventors received gold and silver prizes at the 2026 International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva.

A group of Saudi inventors accomplished an incredible feat at the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, 2026, winning gold and silver awards for their excellent creations that drew global attention.

This accomplishment reflects the Kingdom’s efforts to promote innovation and scientific research, as well as the Saudis’ significant role as pioneers in technology and development.

International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland, hosts the yearly showcase of inventions. It is one of the biggest and most significant international exhibitions with a focus solely on inventions and innovations. Since its founding in 1972, the exhibition has adopted the goal of offering a worldwide venue that unites inventors, academic institutions, research centres, and top businesses worldwide.

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) and the Swiss government fund the exhibition, which distinguishes it and lends the awards significant legitimacy in addition to commercial and scientific significance.

Moreover, an international testament to the calibre of educational outputs and the capacity to compete in the most challenging scientific domains is the participation and crowning of Saudi sons and daughters in this esteemed event.

Highlights of Saudi Achievements at the Geneva Exhibition

Al-Jawhara Saud Al-Qahtani, a young Saudi, became the first Saudi to receive the Grand Prize for Public Education at the 2026 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions. Al-Qahtani accomplished this milestone in addition to receiving a gold medal with honours for her PulMind platform, which employs gene editing and artificial intelligence to improve clinical decision-making for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders, and the Grand Prize in the 15–18 age group.

Sari Al-Qahtani, a young Saudi, won a gold medal and the Grand Prize in the 12–15 age group for his Saudi Smart Quest robotic exploration system project, for which he was granted a patent. The Tuwaiq Academy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Misk Schools, and the Technical Schools for Gifted Students, declared this triumph at the 2026 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in Geneva, Switzerland.

Thousands of innovators from all over the world come together for the exhibition to present their most recent concepts and cutting-edge innovations for the good of society in a variety of fields.

As part of the Kingdom’s delegation at the 51st Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions in Switzerland, Taibah University also earned international scientific recognition, taking home two gold and one silver award. These honours were given to a several cutting-edge research projects created by university employees and faculty.

The gold medal with honours went to the development of a novel vaccine that uses DNA technology to combat dengue disease. Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud and student Khulood Al-Otaibi, along with Dr. Al-Muhand Al-Kayyal from the University of Tabuk, presented this invention. The development of a modified virus (VSV) to eradicate tumours was also awarded a gold medal. Researchers from the University of Tabuk, comprising Drs. Ahmed Mahmoud and Al-Muhand Al-Kayyal created this invention.

The Academy’s Dedication to Scientific Research

Tuwaiq Academy places a great focus on scientific research and the development of national potential. It depends on providing students with training through rigorous educational camps run in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. In order to ensure that the upcoming generation of innovators has the abilities required for competing internationally, an applied methodology based on global standards and best practices sets these curricula apart.

Saudi Achievements & Their National Significance

Saudis performed admirably at the 2026 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions, where several creative projects—including a robot for groundwater well monitoring and an electronic solar cell life analyser—won silver awards.

This achievement not only demonstrates the scientific prowess of Saudi inventors but also validates the Kingdom’s place on the international innovation and technology map and expands prospects for sustainable growth in key areas.