Riyadh: King Salman Global Academy Prize for Arabic Language Registration Now Open
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has officially opened registrations for its prestigious prize, welcoming individuals and organizations from across the globe to participate.
Deadline and Prize Value
The deadline for registration is June 30, with a total prize value of approximately SR1.6 million ($427,000), as reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
Promoting and Preserving Arabic Language
The prize aims to promote and celebrate the Arabic language, recognizing the efforts of individuals and institutions dedicated to its development and preservation. It encourages innovative approaches to using Arabic in various contexts.
Efforts to Nurture Arabic Language
Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, the academy’s secretary-general, emphasized the importance of the prize in supporting and promoting the Arabic language both locally and internationally. He highlighted the role of the prize in honoring exceptional individuals and fostering a deeper connection to Arabic within the Arab community.
Main Initiatives
“The King Salman Global Academy Prize for Arabic Language is one of the main initiatives launched by the academy to serve and enhance the Arabic language.”
– Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, Secretary-general, King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language
Al-Washmi expressed gratitude for the support and guidance of Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan in advancing the academy’s programs, including the prize. He highlighted the prize as a key initiative in the academy’s efforts to promote the Arabic language.
Prize Branches and Criteria
The prize is divided into four branches, focusing on teaching and learning Arabic, integrating modern technologies, conducting research, and raising linguistic awareness through community initiatives. Arabic-speaking researchers, authors, and institutions dedicated to language preservation are encouraged to apply.
Works submitted for the prize will undergo a thorough evaluation process by 18 judges from various countries, assessing criteria such as creativity, impact, and innovation.
For More Information
For further details and to apply for the King Salman Global Academy Prize for Arabic Language, visit prize.ksaa.gov.sa.