The Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) is a non-profit organization located in the capital, Riyadh. It officially represents the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in local and international arbitration and offers alternative services for dispute resolution (via arbitration or mediation) in accordance withinternational professional standards in both Arabic and English. SCCA establishment SCCA was founded by a decree issued by the Council of Ministers in 2014. Its board of directors is formed b...
The National Center for Mental Health Promotion (NCMHP) is a Saudi national center based in the capital, Riyadh. It is dedicated to promoting mental health by assisting mental patients and their families in accessing therapeutic and rehabilitation services. It aims to raise awareness about mental illnesses, provide guidance on how to cope with them, and dispel misconceptions associated with mental health. NCMHP achieves this through coordination with relevant governmental and non-governmental o...
The National Center for the Prevention and Control of Plant Pests and Animal Diseases (Weqaa Center) is a national Saudi center located in the capital, Riyadh. It aims to implement the policies of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) regarding the control of pests and animal diseases. This is achieved by applying preventive and curative measures to ensure the health and sustainability of plants and animals, promoting private sector participation, and unifying efforts betwe...
The Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC) is the entity responsible for rationalizing the production and consumption of all forms of energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across all sectors including industry, buildings, land transportation, electricity and water production. SEEC establishment SEEC was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 2010. The decision stipulated the transformation of the National Energy Management and Conservation Program in KACST into a permanent...
The National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC) is a Saudi governmental center dedicated to overseeing individuals, governmental and non-governmental entities, and enterprises within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a decision by the Council of Ministers dated March 26, 2019, with the primary objectives of enhancing environmental monitoring, reducing pollution sources, controlling the quality of water, air, and soil, studying the environmental impact, issuing environme...
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) is a government center headquartered in Jeddah Province. It aims to monitor weather conditions and climate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and assess their impact. It also observes atmospheric and marine phenomena and issues forecasts to protect lives and preserve property through an integrated technical and operational ecosystem, in accordance with international standards in meteorology. NCM establishment NCM was established by a decision of the Coun...
The National Competitiveness Center (NCC) , also known as Tayseer, is the entity responsible for developing and enhancing the competitive landscape in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, elevating the Kingdom's standing in pertinent global indicators and reports, studying the obstacles confronting both the governmental and private sectors in fostering competitiveness, and presenting viable solutions to address these challenges. NCC establishment NCC was established in 2019 by a resolution issued ...
The Saudi Center for Digital Content 'Raqmin' is one of the centers of the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah). It is responsible for transferring, developing, and building the digital content of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's historical sources and making them accessible to specialists, researchers, and interested individuals. It was established in 2009 through an agreement between the Ministry of Education (then the Ministry of Higher Education) and Darah, initially named the Cent...
The National Center for Saudi Ardah is a national center dedicated to the official Saudi al- ardah art in particular, as well as all its variations across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general. It is affiliated with the King Abdulaziz Foundation (Darah) and is responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization, qualification, preservation, documentation, and support. It plays a role in preserving the national heritage and history of the Kingdom. The center was established in 2017. Obje...
The National Center for Palms and Dates is one of the entities responsible for organizing and developing date palm cultivation and date production in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is achieved through various pillars and strategies, such as institutional work, offering services to beneficiaries, marketing, investment, and quality. Establishment of the National Center for Palms and Dates The center was established in 2011 with its main headquarters located in the capital, Riyadh. In 2022, a R...
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center ( KAPSARC ) is a research and consulting center in energy economics and global sustainability. It provides consulting services to organizations and entities in the Saudi energy sector. Located in Riyadh, the center is an independent, not-for-profit research institution. Establishment of King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center The center was established in 2007 by a resolutionof the Council of Ministers and officially opened in 20...
King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center is an independent government center and the official authority for all Arabian horse matters in Saudi Arabia. It is responsible for preserving, nurturing, increasing, documenting, and developing Arabian horse breeds and organizing equestrian sports specific to them. The center is organizationally linked to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, and its headquarters is located in Riyadh. Establishment of King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center King A...