Honoring the winners of the Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence
Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, may God protect him, Her Royal Highness Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hithlain, wife of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, will honor the winners of the Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence in its eighth edition next Tuesday. This prestigious ceremony will be held at the Conference and Seminar Center at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University, celebrating a distinguished record of national women's achievements in various scientific and professional fields.
An inspiring history and legacy for Saudi women
The award derives its value and prestige from its association with the name of Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman, sister of the founder, King Abdulaziz – may God have mercy on him – who represents a historical symbol of the wisdom and status of women in the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This award was established by a decision of the Saudi Council of Ministers as the first national government award dedicated to honoring distinguished Saudi women and highlighting their exceptional achievements. This initiative stems from the wise leadership's commitment to supporting and empowering women, which aligns closely with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which has made women's empowerment a fundamental pillar of sustainable development.
Areas of competition and the development of evaluation mechanisms
In this edition, winners will be honored in six main fields, divided between theoretical and applied aspects, for which nominations were opened last November. These fields include: health sciences, humanities, social work, natural sciences, economic projects, and artistic works. The eighth edition witnessed a wide turnout, with 515 nominees from across the Kingdom, a strong indicator of the growing public awareness of the award's importance and its expanding positive impact.
To ensure the highest levels of integrity, the current cycle included a comprehensive overhaul of the judging and evaluation mechanisms, based on the highest standards of transparency in selecting the winners. The award's overall framework was also updated to align with the latest national and international developments, ensuring that the award remains at the forefront of initiatives supporting innovation and excellence.
The importance of the Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence and its comprehensive impact
has an impact The Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence far beyond the local level, leaving a clear regional and international mark. Locally, the award motivates young Saudi women to engage in scientific research, entrepreneurship, and community service. Regionally and internationally, it showcases the Kingdom's progressive image and underscores its commitment to empowering women as active partners in building the future, thus enhancing Saudi Arabia's soft power on the international stage.
The eighth edition of the award focused on strategic national priorities, with themes characterized by their comprehensiveness and close connection to the Kingdom's developmental reality within the context of modern global trends. These priorities included vital areas such as preventative healthcare, green supply chains, local manufacturing, social and cultural transformations, as well as providing necessary support for people with disabilities and special needs, and preserving the Kingdom's rich national heritage.
