RIYADH - The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced today the inauguration of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China. The announcement was made at the King Abdulaziz Public Library branch in Beijing.
The award aims to foster creative cooperation and further the cultural dialogue between Saudi Arabia and China. It will introduce the achievements of the two countries to the academic, cultural, media, literary, and artistic communities.
The award recognizes the contributions of Chinese and Saudi researchers, artists, linguists, and translators, offering a grant to winners to support their work. It is expected to enhance collaboration and shared creative production.
Following the announcement, a meeting was held between the Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al-Saud, and Peking University President Gong Qihuang. The meeting emphasized Peking University’s pivotal role in furthering cultural collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China.
“The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cultural Cooperation Award is a fundamental pillar for building cultural bridges and enhancing ties between China and Saudi Arabia through the arts, literature, and academic research,” said the Saudi Minister of Culture. “I am delighted to announce the commencement of the awards, which will celebrate the cultural heritage of our two countries and pave the way for ongoing partnership, encouraging a deeper appreciation and understanding.”
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cultural Cooperation Award consists of four main categories:
Cultural research and studies, including intellectual, literary, historical, artistic, and social research.
Artistic and creative works, including literature, visual and musical arts, short films, and technical or scientific creativity.
Translations between the two languages, Including ISBN-identified works in the fields of culture, history, literature, and the arts.
The cultural personality of the year, given to one individual from each country who has made an outstanding contribution to culture through creativity, knowledge, and leadership.
Additional categories – Young Researcher, Young Creator, and Young Translator – are designed to encourage young Saudi and Chinese people to engage in cross-cultural communication.
Nominations are accepted from Saudi and Chinese individuals and government, private, and non-profit institutions. They can be submitted by completing the nomination form, which will be available on the award website.
The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cultural Cooperation Award will culminate in an annual ceremony celebrating the two nations’ shared cultural talent and the winners in each category.
