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Saudi Gazette
10-04-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Princess Nourah University confers honorary doctorate on Princess Fahda, King's spouse
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh conferred on Princess Fahda bint Falah Al-Hithlain, the spouse of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, an honorary doctorate in the field of humanitarian and social work. Princess Nourah University President Dr. Inas bint Sulaiman Al-Issa presented Princess Fahda with the university sash and the honorary doctorate degree in a ceremony held at the University's Conference and Seminar Center on Wednesday. The honorary doctorate was awarded to Princess Fahda following the issuance of a royal directive approving Princess Nourah University's request in this regard. This was in recognition of her outstanding contributions in serving the community, supporting education, and enhancing the role of women in development. The announcement about the honorary doctorate to Princess Fahda was made during the ceremony of honoring the winners of the seventh edition of the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman Award for Women's Excellence. Princess Fahda honored the winners of the award. Speaking on the occasion, University President Dr. Inas said this honor reflects the university's gratitude for Princess Fahda's contributions and pioneering role in supporting educational and social institutions, and affirms the university's commitment to honoring inspiring figures who contribute to the advancement of society and the promotion of sustainable development.
Arab News
10-04-2025
- Science
- Arab News
Saudi women honored for their achievements by Princess Nourah excellence awards
RIYADH: Saudi women were honored for their achievements at the seventh Princess Nourah Award for Women's Excellence in Riyadh on Wednesday. The event, held under the patronage of King Salman, this year recognized and celebrated the outstanding contributions of women in six categories. Princess Mashael Saud Al-Shaalan was honored in the health sciences category, Dr. Thamraa Alshahrani received the natural sciences award, and Al-Jawhara Mahmoud Hamza was recognized for her contributions to social initiatives. Sarah Al-Suhaimi was the recipient of the award for economic projects, Marzouqa Al-Armani for artistic works, and Hind Al-Sudairy in the field of humanities. The awards were presented by Princess Fahda bint Falah Al-Hithlain, the king's spouse. Inas Al-Issa, the president of Princess Nourah University, and Ibtisam Al-Othman, secretary-general of the awards body, gave speeches during the ceremony. The organizers of the awards this year received a record-breaking 714 nominations from across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The awards aim to recognize and support outstanding work led by women and inspire future generations to contribute to national development.
