In the Service of Islam in Egypt Home Society of Shariah scholars from the Koran and the Sunna had the privilege for a period of two scientists from the UK and Russia, and also received the award in the category of science.
Awarding ceremony in the hall of the Prince Sultan Al-Faisaliah complex in Riyadh in the presence of a number of princes, cabinet ministers, diplomats and government officials. Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also director general of King Faisal Foundation (KFF) and the chairman of the board KFIP welcomed the King and guests.
Abdullah Al-Othaimeen, KFIP Secretary read the citation for the individual winners, and then their awards from King Abdullah.
King Abdullah presented the first prize for Arabic Language and Literature 'Abd al-Aziz al-Mani N. Saudi Arabia, an honorary professor of Arabic literature in Riyadh, King Saud University. In his speech, Al-Mani thanked the King for the award and said, that "the work of verification and refinement of a number of literary works in Arabic in the third and seventh century Hijrah, through the years."
Each winner received a SR750, 000 ($ 200,000) in cash, a certificate, in which winners and 22-carat gold coin. In connection with this case, Al-called core Othaimeen Egypt Shariah Koran and the Sunna Society of scientists in 2009 as the winner of Merit KFIP of Islam.
The award was in recognition of outstanding achievements in the society to Islam and Muslims, who almost 100 years after the Dawa work. Society in Egypt and religious groups, the expansion of the true teachings of Islam, and thought about your site, creating more than 50 schools of Muslim preachers and sponsorship of orphans and students of Al-Azhar University.
The organization also categorically opposed to the anti-Islamic propaganda, which has a range of social services and has more than 5000 mosques in the world.
In the category of Islamic Studies, Abdessalam Cheddadi M., Professor of the University Research Institute of the University Mohammed V in Rabat, was given to his pioneering work on Ibn Khaldun. Upon receipt of an award from King Abdullah, Cheddadi said he "in this area over the past 30 years." Cheddadi, basic concepts, terminology and types of Ibn Khaldoun the famous theory of 'Imran', with contemporary social theory.
In the category of medicine, the prize went to Ronald Levy, head of the department of oncology at Stanford University Medical Faculty, Faculty of Medicine. Levy thanked the king and said that the KFF has been recognized for his pioneering research in cancer immunotherapy. "Our research, our efforts and our treatment of all people, regardless of color or religion," he said.
For nearly 30 years to develop antibodies that distinguish between benign tumors and malignant cells.
Levy, in his work in 1980 showed that monoclonal antibodies against tumor-associated antigens can be used for the treatment of patients with B-cell lymphomas, many of these patients responded well to treatment. Over the past 11 years, was discovered drugs used to treat a large number of patients with lymphoma, a remarkable response and survival results. In its most recent work, Levy in the patient's immune system to mount the immune response against cancer cells.
In the category of science, Sir Richard Henry Friend, president of the British School of Physical Sciences and Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge, and Rashid Sunyaev Alievich, scientific director of the Institute of Space Research of Russian Academy of Sciences and director of the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics in Germany, shared the award for their contribution different. Friend, in his speech thanked the KFF, saying it was a pleasant surprise to hear the news of his nomination.
"Friend is a pioneer in the field of physics and technology of semiconductor devices made of plastic," said Al-Othaimeen at the event. In addition, Sunyaev has done pioneering work and fundamental contributions to astrophysics and cosmology, he added.
Sunyaev theoretical work on the space background radiation, which study the observation of the structure of the universe. His work on black holes and binary stars are essential for progress in the field of X-ray astronomy
In his speech, praised the role of the Organization Sunyaev Kingdom, under the leadership of King Abdullah in the development of research, knowledge and research. Recalling the contributions of Arab scientists and scholars, particularly in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology, said that the United Nations 2009 Year of Astronomy. "It's rare that must be explored and acknowledged," said space scientist, while the Arab contribution in this area.
King Faisal awards were established in 1979. The award considered the Nobel Prize Arabs. Several winners of the King Faisal prize also won the Nobel Prize.
The themes of the 2010 King Faisal International Prize also announced. Mathematics is the subject of science KFIP in the category, while non-arthroplasty management of degenerative diseases in the category of medicine. Study of Arabic grammatical thinking is the topic in Arabic, while the study on the strength of faith in Islam is the subject of an award in the category of Islamic studies.
The deadline for nominations for 2010 is KFIP 1 May, 2009.
King Faisal Foundation was established in 1976, the eight sons of the late King Faisal. Of the many philanthropic activities in the KFF, the King Faisal International Prize is the most famous. Through attention to important issues and rewarding gifted scientists, the award of direct and indirect effects are far-reaching. Nominations for awards at international institutions and organizations, not individuals or political parties. Learn Faisal: King of Saudi Arabia for all seasons