Speech by His Excellency the Minister, Chairman of the Council of University Affairs

In line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to create a vibrant, deeply rooted society based on moderate Islam, a sense of belonging to one's homeland, and pride in its history, present, and future, offering everyone diverse lifestyle choices. This vision aims to build a prosperous economy based on a diversified economic base to launch businesses and provide job opportunities for all Saudis. This vision also aims to build an ambitious nation through a high-performance government characterized by effectiveness, transparency, and accountability, as well as a focus on digital transformation and a move toward a digital economy based on knowledge, creativity, and innovation.

To achieve these goals, we at the Council of University Affairs seek to advance the university education system and enhance its academic, research, and societal standing at the local, regional, and international levels. This is in line with the growing concept of the Saudi knowledge economy and knowledge society, and the increasing requirements and needs of development. This is achieved through enhancing academic, administrative, and financial performance, by establishing legislative and regulatory structures that support universities and enable them to perform their functions efficiently and effectively within an efficient institutional framework, respond to development challenges and labor market needs, and prepare national competencies in all fields.

The establishment of the electronic portal of the General Secretariat of the University Affairs Council is part of the Council's efforts to build a solid digital foundation that supports the Kingdom's vision to enhance the role of universities in achieving sustainable development. The portal provides information and news related to the Council's mission and activities, and facilitates communication between the Council and its service beneficiaries. This website also serves as a reference for those interested in the university education sector, including students, officials, parents, and educational institutions, to easily access all information related to legislation and Council-issued information.

Finally, the University Affairs Council appreciates the unlimited care and support that the education sector in general, and university education in particular, receives from our wise government, under the leadership of His Majesty the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman - may God protect them - for universities. This has brought about a distinct qualitative shift in their educational and research journey