The National Center for Assessment, abbreviated as Qiyas, is the entity responsible for preparing and conducting tests that measure the levels of male and female students in various knowledge fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following specific scientific methodologies. Qiyas was established in 2000, after a Royal Decree to establish it during the reign of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It was initially named the National Center for Assessment in Higher Education and later renamed to its...

The Saudi Geological Survey established the Zamzam Studies and Research Center to oversee the extraction and sterilization of Zamzam water, ensuring its preservation and monitoring its quantity and quality. This is achieved through various mandates and programs aimed at observing, monitoring, and identifying its sources, ensuring sustainability, and balancing supply and demand in response to the increasing demand for Zamzam water. These mandates include: Supervising all stages of Zamzam water e...