The Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation is one of the most prominent non-profit, non-governmental development organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. His Royal Highness, the late Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, established the Foundation because of his deeply held humanitarian vision to serve humanity and promote sustainable development both within Saudi Arabia and throughout the world.
The Foundation operates through a system of high-quality programs and initiatives covering humanitarian assistance, social development, scientific research, and knowledge-dissemination, all of which are crucial contributing factors in development, which are indispensible for the building of an advanced, thriving, knowledge-based society.
The Foundation places particular emphasis on supporting scientific research, encouraging innovation, and disseminating knowledge. It recognises the crucial role that scientific research plays in providing sustainable solutions to the world’s many daunting developmental and environmental challenges.
This includes its patronage and support for several specialised international awards and initiatives. Its support for the Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water is one of the Foundation’s most important initiatives, since the Prize inspires researchers and scientists worldwide to develop innovative technologies that achieve better water resource management and enhance water security.
Guided by the values of philanthropy and social responsibility, the Foundation continues to fulfill its mission through effective partnerships with local and international entities. In this way, it clearly reflects the Saudi Arabian tradition of leadership in supporting humanitarian and scientific work around the world.
