Human Rights Commission is responsible for ensuring and monitoring human rights as stipulated in the Basic Law of Governance in Saudi Arabia, issued in 1992. It was established according to the Human Rights Commission's regulation, issued by the Council of Ministers on September 12, 2005. The governance in the Kingdom is based on justice, consultation, and equality, and the state protects human rights including the right to life, freedom, education, healthcare, and work. It also protects f...
The Authority of People with Disability (APD) is a governmental authority that focuses on individuals with disability in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 2018. It is a legal entity with financial and administrative independence. It is organizationally linked to the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development. Its headquarters is in the capital, Riyadh. APD Objectives APD takes care of people with disability, ensures they access ...
The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is a professional scientific body specialized in the health field. It was established in 1992 to form a community of qualified health practitioners. It has five branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, located in Riyadh, Jeddah, al-Madinah al-Munawarah, al-Khubar, and Abha. History of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties The establishment of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties stemmed from the need for an entity to oversee fellowships i...
The Makkah Province Development Authority is a Saudi government authority responsible for outlining the general policies for the development and advancement of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include preparing plans, studies, comprehensive strategic plans, and their implementation programs, as well as following up and executing projects, in coordination with the province's council and municipality. Establishment of the Makkah Province Developmen...
The General Food Security Authority (GFSA) is the governmental body responsible for food security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It ensures the affordability, sustainability, and reliability of food commodities related to the strategic stockpile and promotes its growth through regulation, trustworthy market analysis and information, and effective emergency response. History of GFSA The GFSA was established by a Royal Decree issued on May 9, 1972, amended by a Royal Decree dated October 27, 198...
The General Authority for Statistics is the official and sole statistical reference for conducting statistical work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It carries out statistical tasks to provide accurate and updated data and indicators. Its responsibilities include technical supervision over the statistical sector, designing and implementing field surveys, conducting statistical studies and research, and analyzing data and information. Additionally, it handles the documentation and preservation of...