Nomination for King Faisal Prize Open

Muqdisho,(SONNA):- The General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced today, 1 September 2026, that it welcomes nominations to the 2028 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 50 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 2028 are as follows:

•Islamic Studies: "The Islamic Heritage in al-Andalus"

•Arabic Language and Literature: "Arabic Literature from the Perspective of Comparative Studies"

•Medicine: "RNA-Based Therapeutics"

• Science: “Biology”

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 2027, and are accepted from academic and scientific institutions as well as research centers.

Nominations can be submitted via postal mail, email: [email protected], 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.General Secretariat King Faisal