Veteran ophthalmologist Dr. Sanduk Ruit, has been selected for the prestigious ISA award in recognition of his outstanding services to humanity. Instituted in 2009 in the name of the former King of Bahrain, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the award is handed every two years to an individual or organisation dedicated to the area of human welfare from across the world. The ISA Award for Service to Humanity Organisation has been presenting this award since 2013.