The General Secretariat of the Princess Seetah bint Abdulaziz Award for Excellence in Social Work announced the winners of its thirteenth cycle for 2025, which included 10 nominees from organizations and individuals, in recognition of their efforts in promoting humanitarian and community work. This cycle was launched last September under the theme "Social Intelligence in the Service of Humanity," reflecting the award's commitment to keeping pace with modern developments and utilizing them to serve national development goals.
Details of the announcement and press conference
The announcement came during a press conference held in the Princess Seeta bint Abdulaziz Hall at the Sofitel Riyadh Hotel, in the presence of a select group of prominent figures, led by Prince Saud bin Fahd bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer, member of the Board of Trustees and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee, and Prince Salman bin Mohammed bin Salman bin Mohammed bin Saud bin Faisal, member of the Board of Trustees, in addition to the Secretary-General of the Award, Dr. Fahd Al Maghlouth, and a group of media professionals and those interested in social affairs.
In his opening remarks, Prince Saud bin Fahd emphasized that the award stems from a profound humanitarian legacy instilled by the late Princess Seeta bint Abdulaziz, and has since evolved into a leading national platform that celebrates excellence and highlights initiatives embodying the values of giving and solidarity. He noted that this year's award recognizes exemplary models that have demonstrated the ability of institutional social work based on awareness and innovation to create a lasting impact.
List of winners of the Princess Seetah Award 2025
The competition was fierce, with 765 candidates applying across the six branches. The results were as follows:
- The National Achievement Excellence Branch (for government agencies): It was jointly won by the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones “MODON”, and the General Directorate of Education in the Qassim region.
- The Excellence in Islamic Endowment Branch (for endowment entities): It was shared equally between the Endowment for the Glorification of the Two Revelations in Medina and the Islamic University in Medina.
- The Excellence in Social Work Programs Branch (for non-profit organizations): was awarded jointly to the Neighborhood Centers Association in the Makkah Region and the Hajj and Umrah Services Association.
- The Excellence Branch for Social Work Pioneers (for individuals): was awarded to Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Othaim.
- Corporate Social Responsibility category: It was won by Sahara International Petrochemical Company “SABIC”.
- Environmental Sustainability Branch (for entities and individuals): It was jointly won by the Hail Region Municipality and King Khalid University.
The importance of the award and its impact on sustainable development
The Princess Seetah bint Abdulaziz Award is gaining increasing importance year after year, as its mission extends beyond mere recognition to serve as a powerful incentive for the development of the non-profit sector and social work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These efforts are perfectly aligned with the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to increase the non-profit sector's contribution to the GDP and promote a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility.
The theme of this year's session, "Social Intelligence in the Service of Humanity," reflects a strategic direction towards integrating modern concepts and innovation into charitable work, ensuring the sustainability of projects and maximizing their impact on beneficiaries. The "Sita bint Abdulaziz Endowment" was also selected as the guest of honor for this session, in recognition of its pioneering national role in humanitarian work, thus underscoring the complementary roles of endowment institutions and incentive awards in building a vibrant and cohesive society.
