Al Faisal Global Award for Gulf Studies celebrates regional scholarship

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Global Award for Gulf Studies, an initiative of the Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, was officially l...

Doha, Qatar: The Al Faisal Global Award for Gulf Studies, an initiative of the Al Faisal Global Foundation for Culture and Knowledge, was officially launched during a main session on the sidelines of the Doha International Book Fair. 

The award aims to recognise and celebrate outstanding scholarly contributions that deepen the academic and cultural understanding of the Gulf region across local, regional, and international contexts.

Ibrahim Badawy, Director of the Al Faisal Global Foundation underscored the significance of the award in advancing knowledge and research in line with national priorities, saying, “This award embodies our commitment to science and scholarship in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030,” said Badawy. 

“It is a reflection of our belief in the power of academic excellence to preserve cultural memory, promote intellectual leadership, and provide grounded insight into the region’s past, present, and future.”

The Al Faisal Global Award for Gulf Studies includes three categories — Qatari, Gulf, and International — honouring scholars whose distinguished work has contributed meaningfully to Gulf-related studies.