Islamic Studies: Topic Defense of the Islamic State During the 5th and 6th Centuries A.H.; Professor Carole Hillenbrand UK
Arabic Language and Literature: Arabic Prose in the 4th and 5th Centuries A.H.; Not Awarded
Medicine: Tobacco Risks on Human Health; Professor Sir Richard Doll (Co-Winner) UK; Professor Sir Richard Peto (Co-Winner) UK
Science: Physics: Professor Federico Capasso (Co-Winner) USA; Professor Frank Wilczek (Co-Winner) USA; Professor Anton Zeilinger (Co-Winner) Austria
Main reference point: King Faisal Foundation
