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Nominations Open for 2026 King Faisal Prize

Nominations Open for 2026 King Faisal Prize
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Nominations Open for 2026 King Faisal Prize

Nominations Open for 2026 King Faisal Prize

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.

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Red Sea Film Festival Partners with Annecy to Boost Saudi Animation Industry and Talent

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
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Red Sea Film Festival Partners with Annecy to Boost Saudi Animation Industry and Talent

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA
The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence. SPA

The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced a strategic three-year partnership with the CITIA, organizer of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, formalized by a memorandum of understanding signed in Jeddah by Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Faisal Baltyuor and CITIA CEO Mickaël Marin.

The MoU aims to support the animation industry in the Kingdom and enhance its global presence.

The partnership will launch key initiatives starting in 2026, including developing Saudi talent and expanding international collaboration through professional networking and knowledge exchange, and establishing an annual program at the Culture Square in Historic Jeddah featuring Annecy Festival works, workshops, and family events.

The initiatives also include the implementation of training workshops and exchange programs in collaboration with CITIA's network.

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Seminar Highlights Saudi Sports as Medium for Global Cultural and Media Exchange

The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
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Seminar Highlights Saudi Sports as Medium for Global Cultural and Media Exchange

The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA
The seminar highlighted the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017. SPA

The Jeddah International Book Fair 2025 hosted a seminar on the role of sports as a medium for cultural and media exchange, highlighting the significant advancement in the Saudi sports sector since 2017, driven by official support that has attracted global talents.

By attracting global stars, Saudi Arabia is building new communication bridges worldwide, establishing Saudi sports as a key destination for millions of international viewers. This movement confirms the Kingdom's growing presence as a global cultural and sports destination.

The Jeddah International Book Fair serves as a prominent platform supporting this intellectual and cultural exchange.

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'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content
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'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

'SaudiPedia', Museums Commission Sign Cooperation Agreement to Enrich Digital Museum Content

The “SaudiPedia” initiative, affiliated with the Ministry of Media, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Museums Commission, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, to document information related to Saudi museums and enrich the digital content associated with them through reliable sources and a precise scientific methodology.

The agreement stipulates enhancing Saudi museums’ presence in the digital sphere and showcasing their cultural and educational roles through collaboration among national entities specialized in documentation and knowledge production, SPA reported.

It also aims to develop comprehensive museum content covering the history of museums, their collections, and their pioneers, in addition to training personnel in digital documentation and knowledge-editing skills and facilitating the exchange of expertise between SaudiPedia and the Museums Commission, thereby contributing to the establishment of an integrated knowledge base on the museum sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

SaudiPedia further supports its textual content with multimedia and updates it regularly to keep pace with the Kingdom’s cultural, civilizational, historical, and natural geographic richness, publishing its content in Arabic and five other languages.