The Kingdom of Bahrain recently announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious King Hamad Award for Peaceful Coexistence. This international award will be selected by a jury panel consisting of individuals with distinguished global expertise and standing. The evaluation process will be carried out based on objective criteria, including excellence, creativity, innovation, value integration, and global influence in promoting peaceful coexistence and human solidarity.
The panel will comprise at least four members with expertise in the field, and their selections will be submitted to the Board of Trustees of the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence. The award will carry a financial reward, a certificate of appreciation, and a medal during a ceremony held under the patronage of His Majesty the King. The aim of the award is to honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the dialogue of civilizations and coexistence.
The award aims to encourage individuals and organizations for their efforts in promoting dialogue among civilizations and peaceful coexistence. It also aims to support work that fosters values of peaceful coexistence, global solidarity, and human diversity, while rejecting extremism, violence, and hatred. The initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s historical legacy of openness and pluralism, as well as the principles outlined in the Constitution and the National Action Charter.
The establishment of KHGCPC and the King Hamad Chair for Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence in Italy are just a few examples of Bahrain’s commitment to creating dialogue among civilizations. The Kingdom’s leadership, under the direction of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has been instrumental in promoting peaceful coexistence and global solidarity. The Kingdom continues to be a pioneer in establishing dialogue and promoting values of peaceful coexistence on a global scale.
H.E. Dr. Shaikh Abdullah highlighted the Kingdom’s various initiatives aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence during the press conference. These initiatives, including hosting the Bahrain Dialogue Forum East and West for Human Coexistence, reflect the Kingdom’s commitment to creating a world that enjoys security, peace, and sustainable development for all of humanity. The KHGCPC will continue its efforts to promote the values of peaceful coexistence and human fraternity, ensuring that Bahrain remains a stronghold of religious freedom and cultural convergence.
The King Hamad Award for Peaceful Coexistence is a testament to Bahrain’s dedication to promoting dialogue among civilizations and fostering values of global solidarity. Through this prestigious award, the Kingdom hopes to honor individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the promotion of peaceful coexistence, human diversity, and rejection of extremism and violence. The international jury panel will play a crucial role in selecting the best candidates based on objective criteria, ensuring transparency and integrity in the evaluation process.
