Cultural Communication Award 2026: Promoting Dialogue in line with Vision 2030

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The King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue has announced the launch of the sixth edition of the “Civilizational Communication Award” for 2026, opening nominations and accepting submissions through its official digital portal. This award is one of the most prominent national initiatives aimed at consolidating the values of dialogue and understanding, and building bridges of intellectual and cultural communication between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and various countries around the world, in line with the ambitious goals of Saudi Vision 2030 .

General context and importance of the award

The launch of this award comes amidst the major transformations taking place in the Kingdom, which place cultural and civilizational openness at the heart of its strategy. Since its establishment in 2003, the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue has worked to disseminate a culture of dialogue and promote the values of tolerance and coexistence within Saudi society. The Civilizational Communication Award is a culmination of these efforts, seeking to encourage and motivate all sectors and individuals to contribute to presenting a positive and bright image of the Kingdom as a leading nation in supporting peace and global understanding.

The award's significance lies in its pivotal role in bolstering the Kingdom's soft power. By honoring outstanding achievements in intercultural dialogue, the award showcases the Saudi model of peaceful coexistence and human tolerance to the world, highlighting the Kingdom's rich cultural diversity as a source of strength and enrichment. Domestically, the award contributes to fostering a vibrant and cohesive society that cherishes its national identity and human values while remaining open to other cultures.

The five award categories and their expected impact

The award aims to recognize outstanding achievements from various entities, and is divided into five main categories designed to cover all aspects of community and institutional work:

Government agencies: To honor institutions that have presented pioneering models and effective initiatives in promoting the concepts of cultural communication.
Civil society organizations in the Kingdom: To highlight organizations that have made a tangible societal impact in spreading the values of tolerance and coexistence.
International non-governmental organizations: In recognition of the global institutions that have supported joint programs of communication and cultural understanding with the Kingdom.
Private sector companies: To encourage companies that have implemented social responsibility programs with a sustainable values-based perspective that serves the award's objectives.
Individuals: To celebrate creative and inspiring citizens and residents who have presented outstanding individual innovations and initiatives.

These branches are expected to generate positive change in society and encourage the adoption of more initiatives that serve the goals of human dialogue. The center has allocated valuable financial and honorary prizes for the winners, subject to rigorous governance and criteria that can be viewed on the award's official website, thus ensuring transparency and integrity in the selection process.