Manama (Bahrain): Nepali ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit will receive the Isa Award for Service to Humanity amid an event in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, on Feb 21. The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, will present the award to Dr Ruit at the Isa Cultural Center in Manama. At a press briefing on Feb 20, Minister of Information of Bahrain Ramzan bin Abdullah Al-Nuaimi said: "Nepal is often hailed as a country of kind people and this achievement of Dr Ruit has proved that."

The fifth edition of the award, which carries a purse of $1m, recognizes Dr Ruit’s contributions to human service through eye treatment.

"This award is a gift from Bahrain to the world. It will also inspire countless young people in different parts of the world to look for innovative ways to change the world and play their role in service to humanity," Al-Nuaimi added. The award, established in 2009 by King Hamad, is granted every two years to either individuals or organizations selected through a grueling process by an expert panel of jurists.