RIYADH, October 7 – The General Secretariat of the King Faisal Prize has officially opened nominations for the 2025 awards in its distinguished categories, which include Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science. Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail, Secretary General of the King Faisal Prize, highlighted the significance of this announcement, marking the 47th year in the history of the prize. He emphasized that the King Faisal Prize has a longstanding tradition of recognizing and honoring individuals and entities that have made exceptional contributions to humanity through their work.
The subjects for the prize’s categories for the year 2025 are as follows:
- Islamic Studies: “Studies of Archaeology in the Arabian Peninsula”
- Arabic Language and Literature: “Studies of Identity in Arabic Literature”
- Medicine: “Cellular Therapy”
- Science: “Physics”
The Service to Islam prize is an honorary award that acknowledges outstanding contributions that have significantly benefited Islam, Muslims, and humanity as a whole. The nomination period for the prize extends over seven months, starting on September 1, 2023, and concluding on March 31, 2024. Nominations are welcomed from academic and scientific institutions, as well as research centers. Submissions can be made through postal mail, email ([email protected]), or the official nomination portal: King Faisal Prize Nomination Portal.
Additional details concerning the King Faisal Prize and its governing statutes can be accessed at www.kingfaisalprize.org. Since its inception in 1979, the King Faisal Prize has recognized more than 290 scientists and scholars from 45 countries. Many of these laureates have gone on to receive other prestigious global awards. Each winner in the five prize categories will receive a patent beautifully crafted in Arabic calligraphy on luxury paper, a 24-carat gold medal weighing 200 grams, and a monetary award of 200,000 US dollars.
Malaysia has been notably represented among the recipients of the Service to Islam award, with distinguished individuals such as Tunku Abdulrahman, Tun Mahathir Bin Mohammad, and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi having received the King Faisal Prize in recognition of their contributions.
