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National Dialogue Award winners seek a cohesive society 

National Dialogue Award winners seek a cohesive society 

The winners of the second National Dialogue Award were revealed by the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue on Wednesday.
The National Dialogue Award is one of the center’s 42 initiatives to highlight and promote the values of tolerance, coexistence and cohesion.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Fawzan, secretary general of the center, praised the role played by government and private institutions, civil society organizations and individuals. 

“The award is based on a set of standards that contribute to strengthening the system of positive values that the center seeks to integrate in society to achieve the visions and aspirations of the wise leadership by spreading a culture of tolerance, coexistence and cohesion among all segments of society, and confronting everything that threatens the social fabric,” he said. 

A total of 172 participants competed in different categories including 108 individuals, 29 government, 17 civil society organizations and 18 private. 

The winners from the government institutions were “Purple Saturday Initiative” (Authority of People with Disability) and “Consolation Initiative” (Municipality Makkah). 

The winners from the civil society organizations were Alwaleed Philanthropies Foundation, and Young Leaders for International Communication for the “Peace for Civilizational Communication” project.

The winners from the private-sector institutions were Hayat Muhammadiyah Initiative (Waqf of Muhammad bin Ahmed Al-Rashid), and the Abdullah Al-Othaim and Sons Charitable Foundation.

Winners from the individuals section was the “Saudi Arabia, the Homeland of Tolerance” initiative launched by Zakia Suhail Al-Lahyani.

A ceremony is expected to be held soon to honor the winners of the award.

The winners of the first edition of the National Dialogue Award from the government were the Ministry of Justice for the “Shaml” program and King Abdulaziz University for the Prince Khaled Al-Faisal Institute for Moderation. 

From the private category, the winner was Al-Fawzan Holding Company.

Winners from the civil society organizations were Abdulaziz bin Talal and Surra Bint Saud Foundation for Human Development won for the “Ahyaha” initiative, and the Charitable Center for the Teaching of the Qur’an and its Sciences (Riyadh Branch) for “Learning Program.”

Muhammad Al-Mousa bagged the prize in the individuals category. 
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