The Interior Ministry of Saudi Arabia has launched a cartoon competition to fight extremism!

Titled "Cartoons Against Extremism," the competition will be put together by the Society of Cartoonists and Animators of Saudi Arabia.

An exhibition of all artworks will take place in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam towards the end of the competition

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And the top 30 artworks will be published in local newspapers...

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Prizes will be given to the top three!

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The first place winner will receive $15,000 in prize money, second place will receive $10,000 and third place will receive $5,000. Each winner will also receive a certificate of appreciation and a medal.