Riyadh – Al Faisaliah Hotel, Prince Sultan Grand Ballroom | 16 Shawwal 1446H, corresponding to April 14, 2025

Under the gracious patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – and on his behalf, His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Emir of Riyadh Region, honored the winners of the King Faisal Prize in its 47th edition for 2025, at a ceremony held in the Prince Sultan Grand Ballroom at Al Faisaliah Hotel.

The prize is one of the world's most prestigious awards honoring scientific, cultural and humanitarian achievement, granted by the King Faisal Foundation through the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.

The ceremony drew senior scientific and cultural figures from within the Kingdom and abroad, alongside ambassadors, academics and representatives of prominent international bodies.

His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal, Chairman of the Board of the King Faisal Center, delivered remarks expressing the foundation's gratitude for the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the support of the Emir of Riyadh Region, highlighting the prize's civilizational role in spotlighting achievements that serve humanity.

Prize Secretary-General Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Sebail introduced the winners, who represented multiple continents and cultures, commending their contributions in the fields of service to Islam, Islamic studies, medicine and science, while noting that the Arabic Language and Literature award was withheld this year, as the submitted works did not meet the customary standards of excellence.

Among the highlights of this year's edition:

  • Service to Islam Award: awarded to the "Tibyan" sign-language edition of the Quran and to researcher Sami Al-Maghlouth, for their pioneering efforts in promoting inclusivity and documenting Islamic history.
  • Islamic Studies Award: awarded to Professor Saad Al-Rashed and Professor Said Al-Said for their contributions to the study of inscriptions and antiquities of the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Medicine Award: awarded to Canadian professor Michel Sadelain for his innovations in CAR-T therapies, which transformed the treatment of cancer.
  • Science Award: awarded to Japanese professor Sumio Iijima for his discovery of carbon nanotubes, which revolutionized nanotechnology.
  • Arabic Language and Literature Award: withheld this year, as the submitted works did not reach the expected standard.

The King Faisal Prize embodies the Kingdom's message of spreading the values of knowledge, innovation and humanity worldwide, affirming its steadfast commitment to supporting scientific efforts that help build a better future for humanity.