King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance

Established by Royal Order in 2024, the King Hamad Award for Coexistence and Tolerance launched its inaugural edition in 2026. Overseen by the King Hamad Global Center for Coexistence and Tolerance, the award is presented every two years to promote coexistence, tolerance, peace, and dialogue among different civilizations, religions, and cultures. It recognizes individuals and organizations worldwide for outstanding contributions to fostering dialogue, mutual respect, and the rejection of extremism, violence, and hatred. The award promotes global human solidarity and peaceful, inclusive societies, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).