The General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced on Sunday it is now accepting nominations for the 2026 awards in five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
King Faisal Prize Secretary General Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail said the prize’s 48-year legacy is recognizing individuals and institutions who have made significant contributions to humanity.
According to Alsebail, for 2026, specific themes have been established for each category. In Islamic Studies: “Trade Routes in the Islamic World”; in Arabic Language and Literature: “Arabic Literature in French”; in Medicine: “Discoveries Transforming Obesity Therapeutics”; and in Science: “Mathematics”.
The Service to Islam prize remains an honorary award acknowledging exceptional service to Islam, Muslims, and humanity.
Nominations are open from September 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, and can be submitted by academic and scientific institutions, as well as by research centers.
