The award, revealed at a Beijing library, aims to boost cultural ties and promote a better understanding of each other's achievements among academic, cultural, media, literary, and artistic communities.

Researchers, artists, linguists, and translators from both countries will receive grants to continue their work and foster collaboration.

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan met with Peking University President Gong Qihuang following the announcement.

A meeting at Peking University featured Prince Bader of Saudi Arabia, who emphasized the importance of educational institutions like Peking University in promoting cultural collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia.

He viewed the new cultural awards as a key step in building bridges and strengthening ties through artistic, literary, and academic pursuits.

The awards, which cover categories such as cultural research, artistic works, translations, and recognizing cultural personalities, aim to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of both nations and foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of each other's cultures.

The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cultural Cooperation Award is an initiative to promote cross-cultural communication between Saudi Arabia and China.

It aims to encourage young researchers, creators, and translators in both countries.

Nominations for the award can be submitted through the official website, and the winners will be celebrated at an annual ceremony.

The award is open to individuals and institutions from both countries and aims to foster the next generation of cultural ambassadors.