About KFP

King Faisal Foundation

The establishment of the King Faisal Foundation is a token of recognition to an exceptional man in a manner that befits his achievements and honor his memory. Our father’s humanitarian endeavors were devoted to ensuring people’s welfare anywhere, especially in poor countries. His vision was universal at a time when most people were concerned with national issues. Throughout his life, he was keen to provide moral and material support to promote the development of many countries around the world, through long-term economic and social welfare projects. In this regard, the King Faisal Foundation is an international philanthropic organization that strives to embody King Faisal’s dream and aims to make the world a better place by means of charitable projects that are meant to reach the poor and meet some of their urgent needs. As we start our journey in steady steps, our hope is to make that journey great and worthwhile.

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Inception of The King Faisal Prize

The idea of establishing the King Faisal Prize came out of the belief in the importance of knowledge and science in opening broader horizons in all fields. It also confirms the cause for which the Foundation was established, which is to spread goodness and hope everywhere, and acknowledge and reward the efforts of scholars and intellectuals in the development and welfare of mankind. From the day it was first established in 1979, the King Faisal Prize has been awarded to 275 laureates, from 43 countries. Many of the Prize’s objectives have been reached, and the Foundation has assumed an outstanding leadership in its efforts to honor some of the world’s scholars and scientists has been well acknowledged. In this regard, 21 among the Prize recipients in medicine and sciences were subsequently awarded the Nobel Prize in their respective fields.

KFP Objectives

Promoting Islamic values and ideals in society and projecting them to the world.
Serving Islam and Muslims culturally, intellectually, and practically.
Benefiting Muslims in their present and future, and inspiring them to proactively enhance the various aspects of civilization.
Contributing to the development of mankind and enriching human knowledge.

KFP Board

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HRH Prince
Khalid Al-Faisal Bin Abd Al-Aziz

Chairman of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Abdulrahman bin Abd Allah Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Amr bin Mohammad Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Bandar bin Khaled Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Mohammad bin Saud Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Faisal bin Turki Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Turki bin Saad Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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HRH Prince
Sultan bin Bandar Al-Faisal

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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Dr.
Khalid bin Abdullah Al-Sabti

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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Dr.
Ismail bin Mohammed Al-Bishri

Member of King Faisal Prize Board
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Dr.
Nabil bin Abdulqadir Koshak

Member of King Faisal Prize Board

The King Faisal Prize General Secretariat

The King Faisal Prize General Secretariat is the executive body that carries out the administrative duties of the Prize. The General Secretariat is not entitled to nominate, examine, or select candidates for the Prize. Its duties are strictly limited to preparation and follow-up. The prize-awarding decision is the sole responsibility of the selection committees in whom the Prize Committee places absolute confidence in the selection process, and takes full responsibility for the decision
1977 - 1986
Dr.
Ahmed Mohammad Aldhobaib
Secretary General
1986 - 2015
Dr.
Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Uthaimin
Secretary General
2015
Dr.
Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Alsebail
Secretary General