King Abdullah Institute for Research and Consulting Studies (KAI) at King Saud University (KSU) was established with the approval of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques on the minutes of the fifth session of the Higher Education Council, held on 1/6/1417 AH, corresponding to 14/10/1996 AD, by Telegram No. 7/B/6785, date 4/11/1417 AH, corresponding to 13/3/1997 AD, according to which the Institute has the right to utilize all intellectual and knowledgeable capabilities and expertise at King Saud University to carry out scientific and advisory studies and services, provide study and training programs, hold conferences, seminars, workshops and forums, and provide academic, administrative and technical experts to various clients. Therefore, KAI became the contractual arm for the university to provide its paid-services for all government, private, and non-profit sectors.