On February 27, 2024, the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), in collaboration with COMSATS and other partner organizations, successfully organized the 37th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) and 25th Khwarizmi Youth Award (KYA) in Tehran, honouring young talents and distinguished scientists for their remarkable breakthroughs in the arena of ST&I.

COMSATS awarded Certificates to the 2nd and 3rd Laureates of 25th KYA, as recommended by the grand jury of the Khwarizmi Awards. The Executive Director COMSATS also shared his Message on the occasion, which was published in KIA Bulletin.

The Khwarizmi International Award (KIA) and Khwarizmi Youth Award (KYA) are named after Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi, the renowned Iranian mathematician and astronomer. IROST, an esteemed Centre of Excellence of COMSATS in Iran, organizes the KIA and KYA every year to honour outstanding scientists and researchers for their significant contributions towards science, technology and innovation. Considered as the most prestigious scientific award in the country, KIA is being presented annually since 1987 by the honourable President of the Islamic Republic of Iran to those scientists, researchers and innovators who bring about enormous benefits to the society in the form of S&T solutions to the various global challenges. Moreover, since 1999, the Khwarizmi Youth Award is presented to appreciate and recognize talent of the promising young Iranian scientists in order to embolden them to take bigger steps in their research career. The awards comprise a trophy, a certificate, and cash prizes. Since the year 2000, COMSATS has been supporting the Khwarizmi Awards.