RIYADH — The General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced the opening for submission of nominations to win the 45th edition of the award's five categories in 2023.

King Faisal Prize Secretary General Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail pointed out that the prize committees annually decide the scientific subject of each of its 4-categories namely; Islamic Studies: "Islamic Architecture", Arabic Language and Literature: "Classical Arabic Narrative and Modern Theories", Medicine: "Pandemics and Vaccine Development", and Science: "Chemistry".

For Service to Islam is an appreciation (recognition) award, and will be accorded to any pioneer role played to serve Islam and Muslims, either intellectually, scientifically, socially, or through various workings, several activities, programs, and projects (enterprises) with a positive impact on the Muslim community.

Nominations are accepted from universities, scientific institutions, and research centers. The declared period for nomination is 7-month, with a deadline set by 31 March 2022.

Nominations are received via airmail, e-mail and: www.kingfaisalprize.org. For more information on nominations and conditions, visit the website link: www.kingfaisalprize.org/nomination. — SPA