Riyadh, January 06, 2025 – The prestigious King Faisal Prize is set to announce its 2025 laureates during an exclusive ceremony on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Prince Sultan's Grand Hall in Riyadh's Al Faisaliah Hotel. This event marks the 47th edition of the annual awards, which celebrate exceptional contributions to humanity in a range of scientific and academic fields.
The General Secretariat of the King Faisal Prize has outlined the focal themes for this year's categories. In the Islamic Studies category, the theme revolves around "Studies of Archaeology in the Arabian Peninsula," reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage and the importance of preserving its historical landmarks. For the Arabic Language and Literature category, the theme centers on "Studies of Identity in Arabic Literature," examining how literature shapes and reflects cultural identity. The Medicine category will focus on the ground-breaking field of "Cellular Therapy," a crucial area of medical advancement with the potential to revolutionize treatments for various diseases. In the Science category, the theme will be "Physics," a discipline central to our understanding of the natural world and its fundamental laws.
Nominations for the prestigious award are submitted by universities, scientific institutions, and research centers worldwide, ensuring that the most distinguished individuals and research projects are selected for consideration. It is important to note that posthumous nominations are not accepted, and all submitted works must be published, significant to the progress of human knowledge, and beneficial to society.
A distinguished panel of experts, scientists, and specialists from 16 different countries will form the judging committees for the 2025 King Faisal Prize. These committees will convene in Riyadh, carefully evaluating the nominations with objectivity and transparency. Their decisions will be based on the criteria set forth by the General Secretariat, ensuring the award continues to recognize only the most exceptional achievements that make a meaningful contribution to humanity and to scientific and cultural knowledge.
The King Faisal Prize remains one of the most prestigious and respected international awards, highlighting outstanding research and achievements that have the potential to significantly impact global progress across various fields.