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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was the first ministry established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established on December 16, 1930, after the founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud had completed the unification of the Kingdom's provinces, even before announcing the unification. He had begun to enhance the Kingdom's status in international relations by sending envoys, receiving delegations from other countries, and concluding agreements. The Royal Order stipulated the ...

The Ministry of Justice is the entity responsible for providing judicial and documentation services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Its primary mission is to achieve justice for all, bearing the responsibility of adjudicating disputes. Work of the Ministry of Justice The work of the Ministry of Justice centers on preserving people's rights, establishing the principle of justice among litigants, and upholding the values, ideals, and ethics of judicial work while overseeing its systems. Thi...

The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has undergone several changes in roles and designations since its establishment, most notably: 1953 The Ministry of Transportation was established, overseeing all aspects of transportation in the Kingdom, including roads, ports, and railways. 1975 The Saudi Ports Authority and the Saudi Railways Organization were established. The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services took on the responsibility of planning, desi...

1926 The 'Hajj Management Committee' was formed and presided over by King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz when he was a prince. 1931 A committee of eighteen members interested in Hajj affairs was formed. 1932 The founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud issued a decision to assign the responsibility of caring for Hajj and pilgrims to the Shura Council, reconstituting the Hajj Committee, and selecting permanent members for it. 1933 King Abdulaziz Al Saud ordered the replacement of the Hajj...

The Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services is the entity responsible for studying, designing, and implementing road works and maintenance. It also coordinates the transport and logistic services system activities within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters is located in Riyadh City, and it serves as the legislative body responsible for the daily planning and implementation activities in the transportation sector, including land, sea, air, and railways, as well as roads and road sa...

The Ministry of Media is the entity responsible for overseeing the content of visual, audio, and printed media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its responsibilities include developing the national media system, issuing, renewing, and canceling media licenses, and promoting the identity of the Kingdom. The formal regulation of the Saudi media sector began for the first time in the Kingdom with a decision from the Founding King, Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud, to establish Umm al-Qura Newspaper...

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance is the competent entity for managing the affairs of small and large mosques, as well as prayer halls (musallas), in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its functions include drafting regulations and laws regulating the work of the ministry, in addition to public sensitization about the good practice of Islam among members of the community, calling to Islam domestically and abroad, and overall supervision of the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Comp...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development is the entity responsible for regulating social and labor policies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its aim is to enhance the labor market, improve the quality of life for citizens, and create a conducive environment for them. The ministry was initially composed of two separate ministries, which were merged and renamed by Royal Order No. A/455 on February 25, 2020, ordering the incorporation of the Ministry of Civil Service into the Ministry...

The Ministry of Defense is a system that works to protect the security of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its interests from external aggressions, to deter attacks on its sovereignty, security, unity, and resources, and to lead and participate in international coalitions. It was established in 1944. The history of the Saudi Ministry of Defense The development of the Saudi army went through several stages when the Founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud emphasized the importance of enhan...

The Ministry of Energy is the entity responsible for overseeing all aspects of the activities and works related to the energy ecosystem in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including oil and gas exploration and use activities. It is primarily responsible for monitoring the works of oil exploration and production companies, including monitoring the Hydrocarbons Strategy (oil and gas, refined products, and petrochemicals) and the Electricity and Renewable Resources Strategy, such as refractories and c...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the entity responsible for implementing the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Riyadh, its tasks include representing the Kingdom internationally, enhancing its role in the region and the world, establishing cooperative relationships with other countries, providing support to Saudi citizens residing abroad, and protecting their interests through its embassies and representatives. Establishment phases of the Ministry of Foreign Affa...

The Ministry of Health is the entity responsible for the healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It was established in 1951 and twenty-two successive ministers assigned through proxy, delegation, and appointment until 2025. Establishment of the Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health is one of the eight ministries that were established by a Royal Order before the first Council of Ministers meeting. The current names of these ministries are the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mini...