The General Secretariat of the Association of Arab Universities announces the contribution of Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by supporting scientific research and encouraging innovation, the university, in partnership with the National Academy of Inventors in the United States of America, launched the International Patent Award.

The award is given to the best employees of universities and research centers who are members of the National Academy of Inventors and meet the criteria for granting the award. The award aims to honor innovators and help finance the exploitation of winning inventions to apply knowledge and achieve their positive impacts on society and humanity—the announcement of launching the International Patent Award and its criteria is attached.