King Hamad Prize for Agricultural Development is awarded to three categories:
Prize Information
The King Hamad Prize for Agricultural Development has been instituted by Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa Wife of the King of Bahrain, President of the Consultative Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development, to create a positive competitive environment between owners of agricultural projects, Bahraini farmers as well as researchers to better improve this sector.
The agricultural sector is one of the most important three sectors forming any global economy (agriculture, industry and services). It is the main sector to achieve sustainable development and economic balance.
Expected Strategic Objectives of the Prize
King Hamad Prize for Agricultural Development aims to achieve tangible objectives which contribute to agricultural development including the following aspects:
Prize Categories and Value
Best Agricultural Project
Best Bahraini Farmer
Best Agricultural Research and Studies
General Conditions
Who can apply
• Owners of agricultural projects.
• Bahraini farmers.
• Agricultural researchers and those who conduct agricultural related studies.
*One person can apply for one category only per cycle.
Prize Privileges
The winner is awarded a cash prize and a commemorative plaque at a ceremony under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of the King of Bahrain, and the President of the Consultative Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural development. The winners may use the prize logo on promotional and marketing materials and their own publications. The winners have the right to apply again after one complete cycle of the award. The winners will be recognized through various mass media and the website of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development.
Prize Schedule
Date of Launching:
Feb 2015
Date of Applying:
1 March- 30 April 2015
Judging Period:
1 May-15 June 2015
Date of Launching:
Feb 2015
Date of Applying:
1– 31 March 2015
Judging Period:
1 April- 15 June 2015
Date of Launching:
Feb 2015
Date of Applying:
1 March – 30 April 2015
Judging Period:
1 May -15 June 2015