Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Makkah Region, Director General of King Faisal Foundation, and Chairman of King Faisal International Prize's Commission pointed out that the Prize is not given according to any specific policy; but for efforts being made in the service of Islam, whether these efforts are made by politicians, businessmen, scientists or doctors. In a press conference held here yesterday after the announcement of the winners of the prize, he said in response to a question about women's participation in King Faisal International Prize, "Women have won the prize and they have participated in and contributed to it." It is noteworthy that the Prize is awarded in five areas including the service of Islam, Islamic studies, Arabic language and literature, medicine, and science. Since its inception in 1399AH corresponding to 1979, the Prize has been awarded to 216 winners from 40 countries. --More
