BAHRAIN, JULY 22

The Board of Trustees of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, chaired by Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, Special Representative of the King of Bahrain, stressed that the Isa Award for Service to Humanity reflects the King's commitment to further supporting humanitarian work, noting that the Award was established as a tribute to the late Amir of Bahrain Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who dedicated his life to serving humanity.

This came during the announcement of the opening of nominations for the Isa Award for Service to Humanity in its sixth Edition 2023/2024.

The Award was launched by the King in 2009 in memory of the late Amir of Bahrain, to recognize his prominent role in serving humanity, and the distinguished impact he had not only on his country but on the world at large. The Award honors individuals and organizations that provide exceptional services to humanity.

The Secretary General of the Isa Award for Service to Humanity, Ali Abdullah Khalifa, stated that the Kingdom of Bahrain, by establishing this Award, has become a forefront supporter of pioneering global initiatives towards the service of humanity. He pointed out that the Award is the first Arab award that globally recognizes initiatives that serve humanity, adding that it enjoys international momentum and acclaim.

'The Award honors those who provide outstanding services to humanity regardless of ethnicity, religion, geography or nationality,' said the Secretary General. 'Anyone who seeks to serve humanity, and works to alleviate the suffering of the needy wherever they are, is encouraged to apply for this Award,' he added.

As for the conditions of eligibility for nomination, the Secretary General explained that 'Individuals, organizations, research centers and pioneers who fund humanitarian projects from anywhere in the world can nominate themselves for the award; their humanitarian work must benefit the largest possible segment of people without discrimination, and it must be non-political and non-profitable. The award also conducts field studies to identify other eligible humanitarian projects.'

The Secretary General further indicated that the award is granted every two years in several fields, including: disaster response and relief; education; community service; promotion of dialogue among civilizations; promotion of human tolerance; promotion of social peace; urban development; climate change and environment protection; scientific achievement; and alleviation of poverty and destitution. He stressed that nomination is also open for any other fields of humanitarian service.

'A jury of experts from around the world will judge the nominees' work. The winner of the Award will be presented with a Royal Certificate of Appreciation, a medal made of pure gold, and US $1 million at a ceremony in the Kingdom of Bahrain in June 2025. The ceremony will be held under the patronage of the King, in the presence of senior officials, VIPs and guests from Bahrain and beyond,' the Secretary General added.