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Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Announces Call for Nominations for 2023 Al Sumait Prize for African Development in the Field of Education

Nominations must be received on or before the 30th September 2023

The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) (http://www.KFAS.com) today announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Al Sumait Prize for African Development in Education. The prize, which is worth $1 million, is awarded annually to individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to the advancement of…

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The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development Announces the Award Winners for the Year 2021

On this occasion, the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) congratulates the two laureates who demonstrated results of far-reaching positive impact

The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development (www.AlSumaitPrize.org) announced that Al-Sumait Prize 2021 was jointly awarded to Dr. John N. Nkengasong and The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases in recognition of their dedication and outstanding achievements in the field of Health in Africa.…

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US$1Million Al-Sumait Prize nomination cycle closes for African development in the field of health

The Board is expected to confirm the winner of the 2021 Al-Sumait Prize in health by December of this year

The Al-Sumait Prize for African Development sponsored by the State of Kuwait, has concluded its nomination cycle of the 2021 Prize in the field of health.  “This year the prize recognizes individuals and organisations that have a special focus on the mitigation of health crises such as Covid-19 and SARS.…

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Chief Scientist of FAO joins Al Sumait Prize Board of Trustees

US$1Million Al-Sumait Prize Focuses on Health in 2021

Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize (www.AlSumaitprize.org) for African Development today announced that Dr Ismahane Elouafi, the first Chief Scientist of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) (www.FAO.org/home/en) of the United Nations has joined the Al Sumait Prize Board of Trustees. Dr Khaled Al-Fadhel, Director General of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement…

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US$1Million Al-Sumait Prize nominations period extended to 15th August due to the ongoing impact of Covid19

Eligible candidates include organizations and research institutions whose initiatives and programs contributed significantly to solving health challenges in Africa

Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize for African Development today announced an extension for nominations to be received for its 2021 award for health to the middle of August 2021. The decision to extend the deadline was due to the repercussions of the COVID19-pandemic and the subsequent challenges being faced by African researchers,…

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WHO joins Al Sumait Prize Board of Trustees

US$1Million Al-Sumait Prize Focuses on Health in 2021

Assistant Director-General for Emergency Preparedness-World Heath Organization (WHO), Dr Jaouad Mahjour, has joined the Al Sumait Prize Board of Trustees representing the WHO. Dr Jaouad Mahjour is an expert in public health, international health regulations and health security. He brings a wide range of leadership experience in assessing communicable diseases…

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Recognition of accomplishments in Africa key to continued development says new Director General of KFAS

Dr. Khaled Al-Fadhel succeeds Dr. Adnan Shihab-Eldin, who retired earlier this year, and had served as Director General of KFAS since 2011

The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) (www.KFAS.org) announced the appointment of Dr. Khaled Ali Al-Fadhel as the new Director General of the Foundation in March. In this capacity, he will also serve on the Board of Trustees for the Al-Sumait Prize for African Development (www.AlSumaitPrize.org). Dr. Al-Fadhel…

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Kuwait’s Al-Sumait Prize for African Development today called for nominations for its 2021 award in the Health category

Nominations for the US $ 1 Million Prize must be received by Al-Sumait’s Prize Office no later than June 30, 2021

Al-Sumait Prize (www.AlSumaitPrize.org), Health category, is open to individuals and organizations delivering pioneering and high-impact contributions to solving health challenges in Africa, with a special focus in the 2021 cycle on the utilization of effective frameworks and programs to resolve and manage health crises such as SARS, COVID-19, and infectious…

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Two organizations have been named laureates of the US$1million 2020 cycle of the Al-Sumait Prize in the field of education

Ubongo Learning and Molteno Institute for Language and Literacy are recognized for their dedication and outstanding innovative achievements in the field of education in Africa

Laureates for the 2020 cycle of Al-Sumait Prize for African Development in the field of Education have been endorsed by the Prize’s Board of Trustees for their outstanding work in educational development in Africa. The 2020 prestigious Al-Sumait Prize is jointly awarded to Ubongo Learning and Molteno Institute for Language…

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The joint winners of Kuwait's Al-Sumait Prize for African Development in the field of Food Security received their award at a special ceremony held in Kuwait City

Al-Sumait Prize for African Development is designed to reward innovative and inspiring initiatives and research by individuals and organizations

The Deputy of His Highness The Amir of Kuwait, Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmed Al Sabah awarded the 2019 AlSumait Prize (AlSumaitPrize.org), which comprises of one million dollars, a gold medal, and a plaque at a special ceremony held at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait. The joint winners of…

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