Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development

The Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development is a scientific research chair affiliated with the Prince Abdulrahman Bin Nasser Institute for Research and Consulting Services at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University in al-Kharj Governorate, Riyadh Province. It was established by Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman ad-Daej in 2013.

The Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development aims to enrich theoretical and scientific knowledge, enhance Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University's efforts in supporting national development, establish a knowledge-based society, forge strategic local and global partnerships, achieve leadership and excellence at both local and international levels, and anticipate societal issues while fostering innovative solutions.

Additionally, it seeks to promote a culture of entrepreneurship within the local community, increase productivity, support social studies on creating innovative job opportunities for local families and remote work, highlight the contributions of individuals and institutions in local community development, and strengthen the role of Saudi women in this field.

Among the studies funded by the Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development are Remote Work as a Modern Approach to Enhancing the Role of Women and People with Disabilities in Community Development, Local Community Development in Al-Kharj Governorate, Enhancing the Role of Universities in Promoting a Remote Work Culture, and Micro and Small Enterprises in the Southern Riyadh Governorates: Reality and Prospects for Development.

Proposed research projects within the chair's scope include studies on the Role of Small and Medium Enterprises in Local Community Development, the Contribution of Saudi Women to Local Community Development: Economic, Social, and Cultural Aspects, and Modern Trends in Community Service and Development, covering health, human resources, and social fields.

The Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development has adopted a set of mechanisms to achieve its objectives. These include supporting specialized scientific knowledge by addressing societal issues and challenges surrounding the university's communities, conducting theoretical and applied research in local community development, and organizing academic events and programs such as conferences, forums, seminars, workshops, and discussion panels on community development issues. Additionally, the chair designs and implements specialized training programs and courses in community development, attracts outstanding graduate students locally and regionally from within and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and provides them with scholarships to enhance local community development opportunities. It also offers specialized consultancy services in the field, including feasibility studies and economic project evaluations.

The Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development works in the fields of technical and engineering, social sciences, health, economics, education, and human resources.

The Sheikh Abdulaziz ad-Daej Chair for Local Community Development has established specific criteria for funding research under its research and studies program. These criteria include defining a clear mechanism for utilizing research outcomes and ensuring that the research has practical significance and a direct impact on the Saudi community in general and al-Kharj Governorate in particular. Additionally, the research must be directly related to community development issues, be published in peer-reviewed academic journals, and adhere to recognized scientific methodologies during its preparation and execution.