The General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced today, 1 September 2024, that it welcomes nominations to the 2026 award in its five categories (Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science).
Secretary General of King Faisal Prize Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail pointed out that this marks a pinnacle in the prize’s long history of 48 years in recognizing and honoring prominent individuals and entities who have enriched humanity with their works. Dr. Alsebail added, the subjects for the prize’s categories for the year 2026 are as follows:
- Islamic Studies: “Trade Routes in the Islamic World”
- Arabic Language and Literature: “Arabic Literature in French”
- Medicine: “Discoveries Transforming Obesity Therapeutics”
- Science: “Mathematics”
While the Service to Islam prize is an honorary award bestowed on those whose goodwill-feats immensely served Islam, Muslims, and humanity as a whole.
Nominations for the prize continue over a 7-month period commencing 1 September and ending 31 March 2025, and are accepted from academic and scientific institutions as well as research centers. Nominations can be submitted via postal mail, email: Nominations@kingfaisalprize.org, or the prize’s nomination portal: www.kingfaisalprize.org/nominations.
Further details relevant to King Faisal Prize and its governing statutes can be found at: www.kingfaisalprize.org.
