Driven by its firm belief that awareness is the cornerstone of building healthy, resilient, and thriving communities, the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched the Wa’ai Award as a pioneering national initiative. This award reflects a forward-thinking vision that seeks to actively involve society in shaping health messages and creating meaningful change in public health behaviors and perceptions.
This initiative stems from the conviction that raising awareness is the first step toward prevention, healing, and proactive response to today’s pressing health challenges. The Wa’ai Award serves as an annual platform for creative competition that encourages individuals and institutions to produce compelling and educational health content—content that resonates with people’s daily lives and promotes a culture of prevention and responsible health choices.
Open to citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Wa’ai Award welcomes participants from all age groups—from students and youth to professionals and creatives. It invites them to express their talents through photography, video production, creative design, and writing, with the goal of delivering meaningful health awareness messages that inspire change and foster a healthier society.
The award spotlights a wide range of vital health topics such as healthy lifestyles, chronic disease prevention, mental health, infection control, first aid, and more—issues that have a direct and lasting impact on quality of life. Entries are evaluated based on clarity, creativity, emotional appeal, and their ability to reach and influence diverse audiences effectively.
Aligned with the broader goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the Wa’ai Award supports a shift toward preventive healthcare, improved quality of life, and community engagement in building a sustainable, health-conscious future. It reinforces the Ministry’s efforts to make health a shared responsibility and to turn impactful communication into a driver of lasting change.
Ultimately, the Wa’ai Award is more than just a competition—it is a platform for voices that want to make a difference, for messages that can save lives, and for creative ideas that help shape a more aware, empowered, and healthier society.