Saudi Gazette - King Abdullah International Award for Translation

The King Abdullah International Award for Translation is designed to honor distinguished translation works and organizations that have contributed significantly to the field of translation from Arabic and into Arabic as well as to honor translators who have undertaken transferring the work of creative authors and the innovative products of cultural thinkers to other civilizations. 

The award specifically aims to enrich the Arab library by publishing distinguished works and by contributing to the transfer of knowledge from other languages and encouraging translation in the scientific fields. Additionally, translation introduces our Arab Islamic civilization to the world. 

The global literary translation award is part of King Abdullah’s vision for promoting dialogue among followers of religions and cultures, advancing intellectual interaction among civilizations, and encouraging dialogue among civilizations in an effort to develop a culture of peace that emanates from a complete belief in the importance of translation in achieving rapprochement among peoples.