{
  "id": 4390361,
  "title": "Prince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence opens fifth cycle applications",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/prince-faisal-bin-bandar-award-for-excellence-opens-fifth-cycle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T09:16:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/m6j6hcrr5"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Applications for the fifth cycle of the Prince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence and Creativity are now open, accepting submissions from August 30, 2026, through December 24, 2026. The award, championed by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, aims to recognize individuals and institutions making significant contributions in various fields, promoting a culture of quality, innovation, and distinction.\n\nDr. Naif bin Abed Al-Zarae, Secretary-General of the award, invites eligible applicants to review the eligibility criteria and complete their submissions within the given timeframe. The award features three main branches: Institutional Excellence, Professional Excellence, and Student Excellence, each with specific categories that highlight outstanding achievements.\n\nPrince Faisal bin Bandar's continued support for the award, now in its fifth cycle, underscores the organization's commitment to fostering excellence and encouraging a spirit of positive competition in society. The initiative provides a platform for achievers to compete based on predefined criteria, recognizing diverse talents and contributions across multiple sectors.",
  "summary": "Applications are now open for the fifth Prince Faisal bin Bandar Award for Excellence and Creativity, with submissions accepted from August 30 to December 24, 2026.",
  "key_points": [
    "Prince Faisal bin Bandar opens fifth cycle applications for the award",
    "Applications accepted from August 30, 2026, to December 24, 2026",
    "Three branches: Institutional, Professional, and Student Excellence"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}