King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KA...

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is a governmental scientific institution with an independent legal personality attached to the President of the Council of Ministers and based in Riyadh. Established in 1977 under the name of the Saudi Arab National Center for Science and Technology. In 1985, the Center was renamed King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
The city conducts applied scientific research to serve development and provide scientific advice at the national level. It plays a key role in the planning of science and technology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including participation in the preparation of national plans for science, technology and innovation and the development of strategies for its implementation; supporting scientific research programs and projects for applied purposes; and developing mechanisms to transform the outputs of scientific research and technical development into industrial products. Providing specialized scientific services in the fields of information, scientific publishing and patent registration. The city seeks to coordinate with government agencies, scientific institutions and research centers in the Kingdom in the fields of applied scientific research Exchange of information and experience, as well as partnerships through scientific cooperation between the Kingdom and international scientific institutions.