Winners of the King Salman Academy for the Arabic Language Award in its fourth session

In a significant cultural event reflecting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering commitment to serving Arab identity, the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language on Sunday evening the awarding of its fourth annual international prize to a select group of scholars and institutions. The ceremony was held under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud , Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Academy's Board of Trustees, and in the presence of his deputy, Professor Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, amidst a distinguished gathering of diplomats and academics.

Following a strategic and ambitious national vision

This award is not merely a fleeting honor, but rather an integral part of the National Cultural Strategy stemming from Saudi Vision 2030 , specifically within the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program. Since the establishment of the Academy, the Kingdom has strived to enhance the presence of the Arabic language in international forums and global organizations, emphasizing its role as a soft power and a bridge for cultural exchange. This year's award is particularly significant given the challenges facing languages ​​in the digital age, as it increasingly focuses on integrating Arabic into artificial intelligence and natural language processing technologies.

Judging criteria and prize value

The fourth edition was distinguished by its high level of competition and broad participation from across the globe. The nominated works underwent a rigorous and meticulous judging process involving 18 judges from six different countries, ensuring the utmost integrity and transparency. The total value of the prizes reached 1.6 million Saudi Riyals , with each winner in the four categories (individuals and institutions) receiving 200,000 Riyals in recognition of their exceptional efforts in serving the Arabic language.

Honor Roll of Winners in the Fourth Session

The awards included four main tracks covering all aspects of linguistic work, and the results reflected the geographical and scientific diversity of those interested in Arabic:

• The Arabic Language Teaching and Learning Branch: Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Adel Mahmoud Al-Batal (United States) was awarded in the individual category, and the “International Curricula Foundation” (Saudi Arabia) was awarded in the institutional category, in recognition of their innovative modern educational curricula.
• Arabic Language Computing Branch: In confirmation of technological leadership, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (Saudi Arabia) won in the institutional category, and Dr. Ahmed Miloud Kharsi (Algeria) won in the individual category, in recognition of their contributions to adapting technology to serve the language.
• The Arabic Language Research and Studies Branch: The award was shared by Dr. Ramzi Munir Baalbaki (Lebanon) and Dr. Saad Abdel Aziz Maslouh (Egypt) in the individual category, while the “Educational Center for the Arabic Language for the Gulf States” (UAE) won the institutional award.
• The branch for spreading linguistic awareness: The award was won by Dr. Mazen Abdul Qader Al-Mubarak (Syria) and the “National Coalition for the Arabic Language” (Morocco).

Significance of victory and future trends

The success of institutions and individuals from diverse countries (Saudi Arabia, the United States, Algeria, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, Syria, and Morocco) reflects the global reach of the King Salman Complex. The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology's win in the computing category highlights the significant progress the Kingdom is making in the fields of large-scale linguistic models and artificial intelligence.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the organizers of the award emphasized that this recognition is an incentive for further contributions, as the Academy aims to create a competitive environment that encourages researchers around the world to provide creative solutions that ensure the sustainability and prosperity of the Arabic language in the future, so that it may remain a language of science and civilization as it has always been.