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The Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDIA) is a government agency enjoying administrative and financial autonomy. It was established in 2021, following the decision of the Council of Ministers. It is competent in terms of supporting and encouraging the sector of research, development, and innovation, coordinating the activities of scientific research centers and establishments, proposing policies and regulations, and offering funding for the sector. It reports to the Prime Minis...

The Culinary Arts Commission is the entity responsible for culinary arts activities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to develop, maintain, and encourage innovation in the areas of cooking techniques, recipes and quantities, ingredient sourcing, food preparation, and presentation. Establishment of the Culinary Arts Commission The Culinary Arts Commission was established in February 2020 as one of the eleven cultural commissions whose establishment was approved simultaneously by the Counci...

The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) is an independent government entity specializing in cybersecurity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the national reference in cybersecurity affairs, aiming to enhance the protection of the state's vital interests, national security, critical infrastructure, priority sectors, government services, and activities in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes digital transformation and the development of digital infrastructure among its goals....

The Saudi Authority for Accredited Valuers , known as 'Taqeem', is the entity responsible for regulating the valuation profession in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This encompasses various fields, such as real estate, business, and damage to vehicles, machinery, and equipment, as well as precious metals and gemstones valuation. It is also concerned with the enactment of valuation laws and legislation, in addition to training and preparing valuers. This aims to contribute to establishing...

The Heritage Commission is concerned with activities related to the heritage and antiquities sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is also responsible for protecting, exploring, preparing, maintaining, restoring, managing, and preserving this sector. Its mandate covers villages, cities, neighborhoods, crafts, traditional industries, heritage buildings, historical monuments, and intangible heritage. The commission was established in 2020 as one of eleven cultural commissions whose establishm...

The General Authority for Awqaf is a government body with independent legal and financial status, established by a resolution of the Council of Ministers in 2010. It is organizationally affiliated directly with the Prime Minister and aims to regulate, preserve, develop, and enhance endowments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is to fulfill the conditions set by the endowers and to boost their role in economic and social development and social solidarity, in accordance with the objectives of ...

The High Commission for Industrial Security is the regulatory entity for industrial security and safety in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to develop appropriate policies and plans to protect petroleum, industrial, and service facilities in the fields of security, safety, and fire protection, ensuring their continuity of operation and production under any circumstances. It also issues regulations and instructions related to industrial security and safety. The commission was established by ...

The Fashion Commission is the entity responsible for fashion design activities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including their development, production, exhibition, and preservation. This covers all related raw materials, accessories, and other components, spanning traditional, heritage, and contemporary fashion. Established in 2020, it stands as one of eleven cultural commissions approved by the Council of Ministers to be established simultaneously. It operates under the Ministry of Culture...

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA)  is one of the governmental authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1934 and went through four developmental stages. It started as a community association, then became a charitable rescue association, then a Red Crescent society, and finally evolved to its current name, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, in 2008. The authority provides urgent and rapid emergency medical services to citizens and residents in the Kingdom under norm...

The Saudi Export Development Authority (SAUDI EXPORTS) is a government authority concerned with increasing Saudi non-oil exports, opening up to international markets, and employing all its economic potential to improve the export environment’s efficiency by developing programs and providing incentives to exporters. Establishment of the Saudi Export Development Authority The establishment of the Saudi Export Development Authority dates back to August 20, 2007, when the Council of Ministers app...

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 ...