Overview
KAPSARC has established a unique award dedicated to the Arabic language, aiming to inspire researchers, creators, and writers to enhance Arabic content with their expertise, talent, and ideas in the fields of energy economy, economy and environment. This initiative encourages participants to strive for excellence, with the top achievers to be recognized on World Arabic Language Day, which is celebrated on December 18.
Arabic Award 2025
In its fourth round, and in partnership with the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the award now aims to reach a wider audience, offering them an opportunity to bring out, disseminate, and celebrate their creativity. This year, the award is open to Saudi citizens and residents aged 18 and above.
About KSGAAL
King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language was established to strengthen the global and regional status of the Arabic language, underscoring the expressive value inherent in the linguistic depth of Arab and Islamic cultures. The Academy aspires to be the scientific authority regarding the Arabic language and its sciences at the national level, in line with the objectives of the Human Capability Development Program, one of the pivotal programs of Saudi Vision 2030.
Objectives
- To promote scientific writing in Arabic
- To enrich written Arabic content focused on energy, economy, and the environment
- To support creators working in the energy sector
Tracks
Article Writing Track
Translation Track
Enrichment Track
Article Writing Track
Article Writing Conditions:
- Word count should be between 1,500 and 2,000 words.
- Authenticity of ideas and content is essential.
- Adherence to the rules of article writing in Arabic literature (introduction, body, conclusion).
- Citation percentage must be less than 10%.
Note:
The prize will be withheld if the submissions do not meet the abovementioned conditions. If the winning initiative has a group of individuals, the prize will be divided equally among them.
Translation Track
Book Summary Translation Requirements:
- The translation must be of the selected book titled AI for Utilities: Reimagining the Future Energy System.
- The word count should be between 2,500 and 3,000 words.
- The summary must be comprehensive and concise.
- The summary must include a critique of the book.
Note:
The prize will be withheld if the submissions do not meet the abovementioned conditions. If the winning initiative has a group of individuals, the prize will be divided equally among them.
Enrichment Track
- The applicant must be the creator of the initiative or one of its initiators.
- The initiative must contribute to raising awareness of energy, economics, and the environment in fluent Arabic, and include the following:
- A podcast of no less than seven episodes.
- A series of video clips no longer than three minutes per video and no less than five episodes.
- A short film no longer than 10 minutes.
- The initiative must have been ongoing for at least one year (prior to the submission date).
- Submit proof of authenticity and present its content in the required formats.
Note:
The prize will be withheld if the submissions do not meet the abovementioned conditions. If the winning initiative has a group of individuals, the prize will be divided equally among them.
General Rules
- Submissions must be originally written in Arabic and not translated from other languages for the Article Writing track.
- Participants must adhere to correct Arabic grammar, terminology, and punctuation rules.
- The submitted work must be the participant’s own original creation.
- Participants must adhere to the designated competition topic.
- Team participation is permitted, with the maximum of three members per team; all members must be Arabic speakers.
- The Submitted work must be exclusive to this competition and must not have been previously published, except for the Language Enrichment track.
- The submitted work must be in in the formats mentioned in the participation form.
- Participants may only compete in one track and submit one piece of work.
- Participants must fulfill all the specific requirements of their selected competition track; submissions that do not meet these criteria will be disqualified.
- Files must be properly formatted, including font type and clarity, in accordance with the official template available on the website
- The use of artificial intelligence tools is prohibited.
- Participants must not be first-degree relatives of any member of the award committee.
Timeline
Archive
Arabic award booklet 2022
Arabic award booklet 2023
Arabic award booklet 2024
Arabic award booklet 2022
Arabic award booklet 2023
Arabic award booklet 2024
FAQ
Who is eligible for participation?
What is the mechanism for selecting the winners?
What file formats are required?
What is the application process?
How can I communicate with the Award management team?
How can I ensure that my document has been received?
Can I participate in more than one track?
Who is eligible for participation?
Saudi citizens and residents aged 18 and above.
What is the mechanism for selecting the winners?
Winners are selected based on criteria developed by the award committee. Submissions are evaluated by experts in Arabic language, translation, energy, economics، film directing and podcasting.
What file formats are required?
For Article Writing and Summary Translation of the selected book, submissions must be in both Microsoft Word format and Portable Document Format (PDF). For the Enrichment track, podcasts and videos are acceptable by sharing the YouTube link.
What is the application process?
In September, a submission link will be posted on the KAPSARC website and its social media accounts. We recommend following updates regularly.
How can I communicate with the Award management team?
You can contact the award management via email at arabic.award@KAPSARC.org.
How can I ensure that my document has been received?
A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email once your document is received.
Can I participate in more than one track?
Participants are only allowed to participate in one track, and they are not allowed to combine individual participation with team participation.
Enquiry Form