Professor James Fraser Stoddart (UK) Fred Kavli Professor of NanoSystems Sciences, University of California, Los Angeles

Professor Fernand Labrie (Canada) Head of the Department of Molecular Endocrinology, Center Hospital of Laval University at Quebec	Professor Patrick Craig Walsh (USA) University Distinguished Service Professor of Urology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Professor Muhammad A. Al-Omari (Morocco) Professor of rhetoric, King Muhammad V University, Rabat	Professor Mustafa A. Nasif (Egypt) Professor of rhetoric, Ain Shams University, Cairo

 

Professor Al-Omari is awarded the Prize in recognition of his distinguished studies in Arabic rhetoric and the concepts of text and functions of Arabic rhetoric and oratory, both presently and in the past. Through his grasp of modern rhetoric and stylistics research, coupled with his deep insight of Arabic language heritage, Professor Al-Omari has set an example of precise methodology and presentation of research in Arabic rhetoric.

Professor Nasif is recognized for his comprehensive, diversified and highly original research into Arabic rhetoric as it relates to the origins from which modern Arabic rhetoric derives. His studies reflect new concepts and an excellent awareness of the progress of modern Arabic rhetoric.

 

The Prize for Islamic Studies (Topic: Muslims' Contribution to Pure or Applied Sciences) has been awarded to:

 

Professor Roshdi Hifni Rashed (Egypt/France) Emeritus Research Director (Distinguished Class) of the C.N.R.S. (France) and Honorary Professor, Tokyo University (Japan)

In recognition of his insightful studies, authentication, commentaries and translations of Muslims' contributions to pure science, in particular their achievements in the fields of mathematics and optics. Professor Rashed has authored around 60 books and more than 100 scholarly articles in addition to his translation of some important relevant texts from ancient languages.

His methodology and the originality and depth of his works have earned him respect both in the Arab world and international. He is particularly recognized for his illustrious, six-volume book on the history of Arab contributions to science, and his four-volume book on analytical mathematics between the third and fifth Hejira centuries.

 

The Prize for Service to Islam has been awarded to:

H.E. Mintimer Sharipovich Shaimiev (Russia) President of the Republic of Tatarstan

H.E. President Shaimiev is awarded the Prize in recognition of his distinguished services to Islam, including his steadfast efforts to revive Islamic culture in the Republic of Tatarstan, promote Islamic teachings and values among its population, and rebuild Islamic mosques destroyed during previous eras Today, more than 1000 mosques have been rebuilt, including 40 in the capital city of Kazan, whereas only four mosques had remained during the communist rule of that country. President Shaimiev's reign has also witnessed the inauguration of the Ghol Sharif mosque, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, as well as the printing of the Holy Qur'an and major Islamic books, inception of numerous Islamic schools and societies and establishment of the Russian Islamic University which teaches in Russian, Tatarian and Arabic languages. The president is also acknowledged for pursuing wise policy that helped consolidate rapport and peaceful coexistence among members of the population, and culminated in a discernible economic and cultural development of that country..