The General Directorate of Passports , commonly referred to as 'Jawazat', is the government body responsible for providing passport services, as well as arrival, residence, and departure services for citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was established in 1924 and it is organizationally affiliated with the Ministry of Interior , and its main headquarters is located in the city of Riyadh . The General Directorate of Passports specialization The General Directorate ...
The General Directorate of Prisons is the entity responsible for organizing, guarding, and managing prisons in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its headquarters is located in the capital, Riyadh, and it is one of the directorates affiliated with the Saudi Ministry of Interior. The establishment of the General Directorate of Prisons The establishment of the General Directorate of Prisons dates back to 1968 when Royal Approval was issued to establish a general department of prisons wit...
The General Directorate of Civil Defense, known as 'Civil Defense', is the entity responsible in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for managing and organizing the procedures and necessary actions to protect the population and properties from fire hazards, disasters, wars, and various accidents, providing relief to the affected, ensuring the safety of transportation and communications, maintaining operations in public facilities, and protecting national wealth resources in times of peace, wa...
The Royal Saudi Land Forces, one of the forces under the Ministry of Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, safeguard the security and interests of the nation from external threats. They contribute to enhancing national security through integrated coordination with other elements of the national forces. They are the first systematic military force in the Kingdom and serve as the core of the military forces in the Kingdom. Establishment of the Royal Saudi Land Forces The Royal Saudi Land Forces...
King Fahd Security College (KFSC) is a Saudi military college located in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Interior and is concerned with the educational, research, and academic qualifications of employees of the security sector. The college offers three educational and training programs, which are: the qualification course program for university officers, the Bachelor of Science in Security program, and the Security Academic Program for Foreign ...
King Khalid Military College is a college that specializes in training and graduating officers for the Ministry of the National Guard in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It offers a bachelor's program in military sciences, along with an intensive training program to qualify officers. The college was officially inaugurated under the patronage of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who was then the crown prince, representing King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. History of King Khalid Military Colle...
The Virtual Air Traffic Control Tower Systems Initiative is one of the initiatives of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Launched in 2022. It aims to attract and localize the latest modern technological systems and techniques. This initiative contributes to enhancing safety means, improving the level of services provided to travelers, and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of procedures at Saudi airports. Its goal is to accommodate the reviva...
The General Authority for Defense Development is a government entity responsible for defining the objectives of research, development, and innovation activities in the fields of defense technology and systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It sets its policies, strategies, and implementation plans, and manages the operations of these activities, directing and monitoring them according to the applicable laws and regulations in the Kingdom. Establishment of the General Authority for Defense Deve...
The Center of Cybercrimes and Digital Forensic Evidence , affiliated with Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in Riyadh, is one of the university’s specialized centers. It is born out of its vision to establish itself as the foremost Arab reference in empowering Arab talents in the fields of cybercrime and digital evidence. The aim is to achieve its mission as a reliable reference in the fields of cybercrime and digital forensics through supporting and preparing research, devel...
The Air Warfare Center is a military air center affiliated with the Royal Saudi Air Force, located at the King Abdulaziz Air Base in Dhahran, east of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The center offers advanced training capabilities for aircrews and supporting entities, simulating modern warfare scenarios, as well as conducting testing and evaluation of systems and weapons to ensure their effectiveness, impact, and readiness for deployment. The cornerstone of the center was laid by the Crown Prince ...