RIYADH — The General Secretariat of King Faisal Prize announced the opening of the submission of nominations for the 46th edition of the award's five categories in 2024.

Secretary-General of King Faisal Prize Dr. Abdulaziz Alsebail pointed out that the prize committees annually decide the scientific subject of each of its four categories.

* Islamic Studies: "Islamic Legislations and Their Contemporary Applications"

* Arabic Language and Literature: "Non-Arab Institutions and Their Endeavors to Promote Arabic"

* Medicine: "Management of Peripheral Disabilities"

* Science: "Biology"

For Service to Islam, an appreciation (recognition) award 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 with a positive impact on the Muslim community.

Nominations are accepted from universities, scientific institutions and research centers. The declared period for nomination is seven months, with a deadline of 31 March 2023. — SPA