Director General of the Center
The National Center for Social Studies and Research strives to support national values and identity in line with Saudi Vision 2030, and to develop solutions to social issues through comprehensive studies and research.
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his companions.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the National Center for Social Studies and Research, one of the leading national institutions contributing to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030, with the unlimited support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz — may Allah preserve them both — and under the continuous supervision of His Excellency the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Chairman of the Center’s Board of Directors.
The Center continues its distinguished journey as a national house of expertise, specializing in multiple areas such as providing high-quality and reliable social research and consultancy services, while expanding a diverse network of experts. It also works to evaluate social practices, measure social and economic impact, and monitor and anticipate major social issues and phenomena. The Center is keen to propose practical solutions and interventions that contribute to enhancing social development and improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and society throughout our beloved nation.
Moving swiftly toward innovation and excellence, the Center strives to continuously develop its work mechanisms and outputs through creative and forward-thinking approaches that generate added value. It emphasizes the principle of collaborative teamwork with various public, private, non-profit, and academic sectors, thereby contributing to community development, sustainability, and informed decision-making across diverse domains.
This vision is realized through the provision of consulting services, and innovative research and training products, grounded in digital transformation and artificial intelligence solutions, to support the formulation of sustainable development policies with balanced economic, social, and environmental dimensions, based on scientific evidence and under the framework of sound governance. All these efforts aim to maximize the positive impact on the national economy and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
In conclusion, the Center’s doors are open to everyone. We welcome all ideas and suggestions that contribute to advancing our mission and strengthening our role in serving this generous nation.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Dr. Ali bin Atiyah Al-Jaber
Director General, National Center for Social Studies and Research