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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...

The National Center for Social Studies and Research is a Saudi consulting center specializing in monitoring, studying, and analyzing social and family phenomena. It provides solutions and recommendations and supplies the relevant government authorities with the results to aid in policy-making, planning, and decision-making. The Council of Ministers issued a decision to organize the center on May 28, 2012, and it began its actual operations on April 20, 2015. It is headquartered in Riyadh and is...

The Center of Research Excellence in Arabic Language is one of the research and scientific centers that serves the Arabic language. It works on enhancing awareness shaping in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, complementing the efforts of King Abdulaziz University in serving the Arabic language. It contributes to implementing quality programs that enhance its position in the university and the community. Objectives of the Center of Research Excellence in Arabic Language The Center of Research Excelle...

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the sole entity responsible for receiving relief, charitable or humanitarian donations, whether from public or private sources, to deliver them to those in need abroad in accordance with the laws issued in this regard. The center's operations were launched in 2015, under the directive of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Its activities are founded upon noble fundamental ...

The Center of Research Excellence in Date Palm is one of the scientific and research centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia affiliated with King Faisal University in al-Ahsa Governorate, specializing in date palm and dates research. The center was established based on the main recommendation of the First International Palm Symposium held at King Faisal University in 1983. The center was established in the same year. As the center's performance evolved, the Ministry of Higher Education (cur...

The National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) is one of the entities responsible for achieving the development objectives of the privatization-targeted sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include elevating the efficiency of government entities through privatization, or forging partnerships between these entities and the private sector, thereby reinforcing the private sector's contribution to service delivery and government asset utilization. The NCP was establi...