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The Center for Desert Agriculture is a research center specializing in the study, engineering, and implementation of sustainable agriculture in harsh environments. It is affiliated with King Abdullah University for Science and Technology 'KAUST ' and located on the university campus in Thuwal Center, eighty km north of Jeddah City in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Center was established to support research related to local and regional agric...

The Climate Change Regional Center is an environmental initiative launched during the first edition of the Middle East Green Initiative Summit in 2021. It aims to preserve and sustain the local and regional environment according to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 . The center was inaugurated by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture in cooperation with King Abdullah University for Science and Technology 'KAUST' on March 5, 2023. The center develops and enhances modern...

The Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) is a research center established by King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its aim is to conduct pioneering combustion research to address future energy and environmental challenges. The center was founded in 2014. The CCRC focuses on challenges arising from the combustion of fossil fuels, such as global warming and mitigating climate change, to develop innovative technologies for clean and efficien...

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...

Faisal Family Archives  (Darat Al Faisal) is the official and primary repository for historical records of King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and his descendants, serving as an integral part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ’s history. Established in 2011, it operates under the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies . Objectives of Faisal Family Archives The Faisal Family Archives aim to collect all materials related to King Faisal and his descendants, whether documented, printed, ...

The Sand and Dust Storm Early Warning Regional Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia works on mitigating the effects of climatic changes across three levels: At the health level, the center seeks to reduce the risks of respiratory issues and damage to agricultural crops, and minimize livestock losses. At the infrastructure level, the center aims to reduce building waste and the impact of structures used for electricity, telephones, energy facilities, and industrial machinery on the environment,...

Zamzam Studies and Research Center is a center established by the Saudi Geological Survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2000 to provide practical and theoretical scientific solutions for the care of Zamzam Well. It undertakes all responsibilities related to the well and manages its stations in Makkah al-Mukarramah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Cities. The center was established to supervise the mechanisms of filtration, sterilization , distribution, and storage specific to Zamzam water, to m...

The National Waste Management Center 'Mawan' is a government center responsible for regulating, overseeing, and promoting investment in waste and debris management. It was established in 2019 to regulate the waste management sector and direct it toward sustainability by applying international standards, and modern practices and technologies. It is headquartered in Riyadh, the capital, and operates through a board of directors chaired by the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agricult...

The National Center for Industrial and Mining Information is a government center that aims to be the accurate and reliable source of industrial and mining information in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It works to integrate and connect data and information on the industrial and mining sectors in the Kingdom, ensuring the quality of the data, and providing statistics and reports on these sectors. The center was established by a ministerial decision issued by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Re...

Saudi ICOMOS is the Saudi National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites. It is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that supports official entities responsible for heritage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters are located in Riyadh City , and since 2011, it has been committed to improving management practices and preserving sites of cultural significance in the Kingdom. Introduction to Saudi ICOMOS Saudi ICOMOS is part of the global ICOMOS network, wh...

The National Travelers Security Center is a national center specializing in aviation, maritime, and land travel security both within and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was established by the Presidency of State Security in 2017. The National Travelers Security Center's mandate The center specializes in aviation, maritime, and land security both within and outside the Kingdom. Its mandate includes travel security, cargo security (freight transportation), and the security of travel...

The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) , established on April 14, 2014, undertakes several responsibilities related to dispute settlement and its alternatives. In addition to arbitration and mediation, the center sets clear guidelines for determining arbitrator fees and provides necessary support for their qualification. SCCA tasks include: - Providing training and qualification in the field of arbitration. - Spreading the culture of arbitration and supporting research activities th...