Ain-Al-Yaqeen - November 5, 2004

		November 5, 2004

THE CROWN PRINCE TO SECURITY OFFICERS: YOUR ROLE IN THE SERVICE OF YOUR RELIGION AND COUNTRY IS HONOURABLE.
PRINCE SULTAN IBN ABDUL AZIZ PRAISES THE WORK OF THE SECURITY FORCES.
PRINCE SALMAN IBN ABDUL AZIZ PATRONIZES THE ORPHANS' ENDOWMENT EVENT AND DONATES SR 2 MILLION.
SAUDI ARABIA'S GENERAL INVESTMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES ITS STRATEGY FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, received Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Al-Sheikh, the General Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Commission of the Senior Ulema (Muslim scholars), and Sheikh Saleh Al-Liheidan, the Head of the Supreme Judiciary Council, as well as other Ulemas and Sheikhs.

Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz also received commanders and officers of the borders guards and commanders and officers of the special security forces, who came to greet him on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Speaking on the occasion, Al Al-Sheikh highlighted the significant role of the Muslim soldiers in defending their religion and country as well as in enhancing the pillars of security and stability.

The separate meetings were attended by Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Governor of Riyadh region, other princes and officials.

Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, received the commanders and officers of the National Guard led by Prince General Miteb Ibn Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, Assistant Deputy Commander of the National Guard for Military Affairs who came to greet the Crown Prince and congratulate him on the holy month of Ramadan.

Addressing the audience, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz stressed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, home to the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, has played a positive role towards Muslims all over the world, noting that the Saudi leaders have performed their duties relating to their religion and the homeland.

The Crown Prince stressed that security officers have performed an honourable role in the service of their religion and country.

On the deviating group, Crown Prince Abdullah said that they are obsessed by Satan and have perpetrated wicked acts, stressing that religion forbids these acts.

The Crown Prince noted that individuals of this group have defamed Islam all over the world, emphasizing that they and their supporters will be defeated.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is committed to religion and it is stable, he said and added that the Kingdom is a center of strength, religion and sincerity.

As for newspapers abroad and some countries, they have tried to harm the Kingdom over the two previous years, but the Kingdom has been firm, the Crown Prince indicated.

With regard to the foreign policy, Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz said that the Kingdom has pursued a moderate way with all countries except for those people who have tried to harm the Kingdom, affirming that the Kingdom is strong, thanks to its citizens and religion.

The Crown Prince pointed out that those people who have talked against the Kingdom are stooges and hirelings and added that the Kingdom is faithful to its religion and friends.

The audience was attended by a number of princes and officials.

Crown Prince Abdullah Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard, has sent a message to Japanese Premier Junichiro Koizumi pertaining to the bilateral relations between the two countries.

The message contained an invitation to Japan to participate in the international conference for combating terrorism, due to be held in Riyadh on Feb. 5, 2005.

The message was delivered by Saudi ambassador to Japan Faisal Hassan Tarrad to Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura during a meeting.

Meanwhile, Prince Saud Al-Faisal, the Foreign Minister, has sent a message to his Japanese Counterpart Machimura on the details of the conference.

Machimura reiterated the readiness of Japan to effectively participate in the 4-day conference.

He also highlighted the existing friendly Saudi-Japanese relations and expressed his willingness to visit the Kingdom.

Machimura visited the Kingdom in 1999 when he was the Deputy Foreign Minister.

On the other hand Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General, received the Head of the Commission of Exports at the British Defense Department Allan Garwood, who was visiting the Kingdom.

The meeting was attended by British ambassador to the Kingdom Sherard Cowper-Coles.

Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General, also received Nigerian ambassador designate to the Kingdom Ibrahim Mousa Kazouri.

Prince Sultan also received Lt. General Saeed Al-Qahtani, the Director of the Public Security, and a number of commanders of the Public Security, who came to greet him on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Prince Sultan praised the work of the Public security and their achievements in the service of religion and the country.

Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz said security men have dedicated their lives to the service of nation and prayed God the Almighty to protect the Kingdom from the deviant group.

On the other hand, Prince Sultan received princes, Chairman of the Shoura (consultative council) Dr Salih Ibn Humaid, and a number of officials and citizens who came to greet him on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Prince Sultan Ibn Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Aviation and Inspector General,, received GCC Secretary General Abdul Rahman Al-Atiyyah, as well as ambassadors of the GCC member states, who congratulated him on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Riyadh region, received the Secretary General of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council Abdul Rahman Al-Atiyyah, who came to greet him on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan.

Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Riyadh region, received the ambassadors of the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States accredited to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

During the reception, they congratulated Prince Salman on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

On the other hand Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Riyadh Region and the Chairman of Board of Directors of the Society for Orphans Welfare "Insan," patronized at Riyadh Intercontinental hotel, a ceremony held on the occasion of establishing a charity endowment whose revenues will be utilized for the Society.

On arrival at the venue of the ceremony, Prince Salman was received by Prince Faisal Ibn Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, the Chairman of the Society's development committee of resources, and Minister of Social Affairs Dr. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al-Namlah and Dr. Hamoud Al-Badr, the Secretary General of Shoura (Consultative) Council and the Secretary General of "Insan."

Prince Salman was accompanied by a number of princes. In an address on the occasion, Dr. Hamoud Al-Badr said there are 250 charity societies in the Kingdom, which are taking care of 11, 738 male and female orphans.

He added that "Insan" seeks to accomplish its goals through implementing a number of programs in order to making an orphan depends on himself.

A documentary film, then, was shown about the nine-storey-building as an endowment which will be established at King Fahd Road on an area encompassing 2, 255 square meters and at a total cost of SR 32 million.

The Kingdom's General Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Ibn Abdullah Al-Al-Sheikh, who is also Chairman of the Commission of Senior Ulema (Muslim scholars) and Department of Religious Research and Ifta, delivered a speech in which he talked about the rights of orphans in Islam and urged Muslims to make generous donations for the society (Insan).

Prince Salman announced the start of donations campaign and made a personal donation of SR One million and also gave another One million on behalf of his sons and grandsons.

He delivered a speech in which he said that the government has made and will make all efforts in the field of orphans welfare but it is also sought by us as a Muslim community to take care about them because they are our sons.

Then, a number of donations were announced by princes, officials and citizens.

Riyadh Governor Prince Salman donated SR2 million to an endowment project for the welfare of some 11,000 orphans in the capital region and called on philanthropists and businessmen to support the project, drawing inspiration from the teachings of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him).

Addressing a fund-raising event organized by the Charitable Society for Caring Orphans in the Riyadh Region, Prince Salman emphasized that the government would do its best to serve the cause of orphans.

"But as a Muslim society, it is our duty to take care of this group. Everybody knows the right of orphans," the governor told the gathering. He inaugurated the fundraising by giving SR1 million on his behalf and SR1 million on behalf of his sons and grandchildren. SR25 million were collected at the event.

Prince Faisal Ibn Salman, chairman of Saudi Research & Marketing Group, and other princes and top officials attended the function. Earlier, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Al Sheikh, the grand mufti, gave an inspiring lecture on the significance of caring for orphans, in light of the Qur'an and Sunnah.

Dr. Hamoud Al-Badr, Secretary General of the society, commended Saudis for their generous support to charitable activities and organizations. There are nearly 250 charitable societies across the Kingdom engaged in various humanitarian activities.

"Our society takes care of 11,783 orphans in the Riyadh region," said Al-Badr, who is Secretary-General of the Shoura Council, adding that their number is increasing year after year.

During the event, Prince Salman honored 20 donors for their generous support to the society. An endowment building will be constructed on a piece of land donated by Sheikh Hamad Saeedan and Sheikh Ibrahim Saeedan on King Fahd Road.

Riyadh Governor Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz also inaugurated the renovated Al-Madhi mosque at a ceremony attended by a gathering of dignitaries at the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center (KAAHC) yesterday. The historic mosque, which has stood the test of time, used to be favored by King Abdul Aziz 75 years ago.

Prince Salman, chairman of the Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA), also signed an agreement allowing the Saudi Aviation Club (SAC) to use Thumama airport for its activities for the next 27 years. Prince Sultan Ibn Salman, SAC chairman, inked the accord on behalf of the club.

Later in the day, Prince Salman opened two parks in the complex that are dotted with palm trees. Green areas of the parks are characterized by man-made hills and valleys. Limestone and different types of granite have been used for paving the area, while pathways are laid with concrete pavers in between water courses

Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, Governor of Riyadh Region and Head of Prince Salman Charity Housing Project, patronized the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the third complex of the project in Aljradiah neighborhood in Riyadh.

A speech ceremony was held on this occasion. Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz contributed SR 1 million to the fundraising campaign for the project. The total contributions have reached SR 12 million.

In his speech, Prince Salman said that this project and other previous and future ones are an evidence of mercy, cordiality and good deeds in the Kingdom, stressing that all people are working for providing the required services to the needy.

The ceremony was attended by a number of princes and officials.

Prince Salman Ibn Abdul Aziz, Governor of Riyadh Region, patronized an event to honor memorizers of the Holy Quran.

In a speech on the occasion, Prince Salman stressed that Saudi Arabia follows Islamic moderation with neither excess nor negligence.

He explained that Saudi Arabia implements the teachings of the Holy Quran and the tradition of the prophet (Peace Be Upon Him.)

Prince Salman stated that Saudi Arabia will always adhere to this course exactly as God ordained.

Other speakers at the event included the Grand Mufti of the kingdom Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al Al Sheikh who highlighted merits of the Holy Quran and strongly denied that Quran memorization associations cultivate terrorism or incite conflict.

On the other hand Saudi security forces arrested two wanted terrorists, one disguised as a woman, as they press ahead with a crackdown on extremists blamed for a string of terror attacks, an Interior Ministry spokesman said.

The two were arrested in the southern township of Houtat Bani Tamim last Monday night and found in possession of 10 hand grenades, a machine gun and three pistols, Brig. Mansour Al-Turki said. "A security checkpoint stopped a suspect car in Houtat Bani Tamim," 170 km south of Riyadh, Al-Turki said. "The driver stepped down (and was arrested) but his companion, who was disguised as a woman, sped away. Security forces gave chase and arrested him in the town of Addalam," 100 km south of the capital.

"There was an exchange of fire during the chase, but no one was wounded," the spokesman said, adding that the two men were "wanted by security authorities for their links with extremists."

But Al-Turki did not say whether the two figured on a list of 26 most-wanted suspects, 10 of whom remain at large. Police have seized from the two 10 hand grenades, three guns, a machine gun, 14 magazines of live ammunition and explosive material.

The Kingdom, stung by a wave of bombings and shootings, which have killed around 100 people since May 2003, has rounded up hundreds of militants suspected of links with the Al-Qaeda terror network. Many of the attacks have targeted Westerners. The last reported arrests of wanted terrorists were last Saturday, when security forces detained two men after a shootout in Riyadh. Another two suspects were picked up northwest of the capital the same day.

Meanwhile knowledgeable sources reported that the naturalization law would not be applicable to Palestinians living in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the Arab League has instructed that Palestinians living in Arab countries should not be given citizenship to avoid dissolution of their identity and protect their right to return to their homeland.

Diplomatic sources have estimated the number of Palestinians in the Kingdom at about 500,000. There are large concentrations of Palestinians in the country's western, central, eastern and northern provinces.

On the other hand Governor of the Investment General Corporation Amr Al Dabbagh highlighted in a press conference held the corporation's strategy for the next five years.

Al Dabbagh described the strategy as comprehensive, realistic and flexible saying it used a comprehensive scientific methodology.

Al Dabbagh detailed the strategy's various components explaining its main points, criteria, roles and goals.

Al Dabbagh explained the corporation's six goals which will include improving services provided to investors; promoting investment opportunities; working to achieve balanced development in all Saudi regions; finding new investors; developing specific sectors including energy, transport and information technology and telecommunications; and improving investment environment.

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority announced the new strategy to boost domestic investment by creating a pro-business environment and leveraging the Kingdom's competitive advantages in terms of its geographical location, abundant energy resources and partnering with the public and private sectors.

Spelling out the salient features of the policy, Amr A. Al-Dabbagh, governor of SAGIA, told the press conference that the paradigm shift would proceed in partnership with the public and private sectors to stimulate economic development in a balanced and coherent manner.

To this end, a Centennial Fund has been launched to help young Saudi men and women run their own businesses through a package of financial support and professional guidance in general management. One of the highlights of the program is that Saudi citizens (including women) and residents have offered to act as mentors for budding entrepreneurs supported by the fund.

Their business acumen, together with SAGIA's expert guidance, could set the stage for harnessing domestic investments into productive channels ranging from a host of projects in the industrial and energy sectors. The enormous liquidity available in the market following the current wave of buoyancy in the oil market and the SR15 billion deposits from Saudi women locked up in banks could spur a massive industrialization program in underdeveloped regions of the Kingdom, besides facilitating the launch of industrial estates to provide job opportunities for 15,000 women.

Al-Dabbagh said SAGIA would deputize its staff to support the trial program of the Centennial Fund. It will also receive applications and process the data entry for the applicants.

The governor said that in line with its new strategy SAGIA will initiate programs for developing Haqil on Aqaba coast in the northwestern part of the Kingdom.

He pointed out that an important element of their strategy would be to identify opportunities that spring from the Kingdom's competitive advantages. In providing guidelines to the investors, SAGIA will take into account various factors, including possible threats and opportunities. "It will cooperate to market the opportunities in a targeted manner to maximize the impact," he observed.

Asked if security concerns could hinder the investment flow, the SAGIA chief said recent investments in the telecom and energy sectors have shown that overseas investors have not been deterred by the recent wave of terrorist attacks. Al-Dabbagh said investment offers worth $4.5 billion from Somitomo of Japan and the $32.5 billion bid from Etisalat of the UAE for the launch of a second GSM firm provided ample testimony to high investor confidence.

In reply to a question, he conceded that the circulation of counterfeit products in the market was a source of concern to investors in manufacturing consumer products.

Providing an insight into the launch of its strategic initiative, the governor said it was developed on the basis of personal interviews with over 100 ministers, senior government officials, local and international business leaders and academics. He said they used Malaysia, Dubai, Singapore and Ireland as models for benchmarking SAGIA's new strategy.

Following is SAGIA's Announcement for a new Strategy and Business Plan.

The SAGIA Five-Year Strategy 1425H (2004G)

Introduction

The Saudi government established the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority on April 10, 2000 by Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 2, 05/01/1421H. To help plan a five-year strategy for the next phase of its operations, SAGIA commissioned Booz Allen Hamilton, an international consulting firm, to guide the process and ensure a comprehensive, proactive, and realistic approach to SAGIA's future roles and objectives. In May 2004, SAGIA stated that it would have the strategy completed by September 2004 and announced in October.

The Process to Define the Strategy Explained

SAGIA engaged in an intensive two-month review that canvassed a wide spectrum of high profile individuals from the government, corporate, and academic sectors to cull their knowledge and expertise. SAGIA used the following four methods to obtain the greatest possible input:

1. Personal Interviews.

SAGIA participated in over 100 personal interviews with Ministers, senior government officials, local and international business leaders, and academic experts to learn in-depth of their views on SAGIA's future roles and the country's economic development.

2. Workshops.

SAGIA held over 15 workshops across the country attended by over 250 participants, again all senior level representatives and experts from the government, corporate, and academic fields. Workshop topics spanned across regional and national lines and covered a wide range of economic sectors. SAGIA listened to, and brainstormed with participants to gain as much as possible from their experience and collective knowledge.

3. Research and Analysis.

Over 50 major domestic, regional and international studies and reports on investment, the Saudi economy, the global economy, and other economy-related factors were analyzed. The research included the country's Five-Year Plans and National Vision 2025, the government's vision for Saudi economic development over the next 25 years.

4. Benchmarking.

To be successful, an organization must benchmark itself against its counterparts. SAGIA chose the investment promotion agencies of Malaysia, Dubai, Singapore, and Ireland because of their core strengths in delivering results, advocating efficient government, effective use of resources, and employment-generating programs.

The Strategy Emerges from the Process

The exhaustive exercise concluded with the participants and research analysis identifying over 100 potential roles for SAGIA to undertake and initiatives to fulfill. From this overarching list, SAGIA used a five-prong test to focus on those actions that would most successfully deliver on its core objective of attracting investment to the country. SAGIA gave priority to roles that would:

i. generate the greatest economic impact;

ii. be most complementary to existing efforts and capitalize on SAGIA's core objective;

iii. be implemented quickly;

iv. be cost-effective; and

v. have the necessary capabilities, such as human resources, developed or acquired most swiftly.

Six roles emerged after conducting the five-prong test. Undertaking the following roles would help SAGIA focus its resources and deliver measurable results.

1. Investor Services.

SAGIA will provide comprehensive licensing and support services to investors in establishing their businesses. In addition, SAGIA will become the investor's Information Clearinghouse, serving as a central repository of information regarding doing business in the country, the Saudi economy, key economic indicator reports, competitiveness studies, general statistics and economic research, and the country's laws & regulations.

2. Marketing & Promotion.

SAGIA will identify opportunities that are linked to the country's competitive advantages and match them to investors fitting a strategic, risk, and financial profile. Working with organizations sponsoring the opportunities, SAGIA will cooperate to market the opportunities, industries at issue, and organizations in a targeted manner to maximize impact.

3. Regional Development.

SAGIA will cooperate with regional authorities to create region-specific investment promotion plans and strategies that leverage each region's key strengths for that region's development benefit. Specific measures include designing promotional tool kits & training programs.

Regional development is important to achieve balanced economic development nationally and prevent emigration of human and other resources from lesser-developed areas of the country to urban centers. For example, developing Haqil on the northern coast of Aqaba in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia, will make it a launch pad for exports to Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and North Africa. Concentrating on Yanbu, Jeddah, Rabigh and Jizan would connect the Yemeni and African markets to Saudi. On the east coast, Dammam and Jubail would serve the GCC, North Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, and Asia. Using the country's geography to establish an extensive distribution network would optimize the connections between the region's market of 250 million people and the global economy.

4. Start-Up Stimulation.

SAGIA will support the Centennial Fund, a national foundation dedicated to funding Saudi entrepreneurs. SAGIA's support will encompass facilitation and screening of applications and provision of full transactional support to selected applicants, while the Fund will finance and mentor them.

SAGIA strongly believes in promoting the entrepreneurial spirit. Integrating newly minted entrepreneurs into the business community will result in future socio-economic benefits. The companies they build will generate job opportunities, foster economic creativity, and serve as a positive example to a new generation.

5. Sectoral Focus.

While providing services to investors in all sectors of the Saudi economy, SAGIA plans to focus on the three sectors of Energy, Transportation, and Information & Communications Technology (ICT). Because these sectors still have not realized their full economic potential, embody an overwhelming competitive advantage, enable other industries to develop, and have a multiplier effect on economic expansion, SAGIA will target their development opportunities.

i. Energy: SAGIA's work in Energy will take its broadest international classification and include downstream industries such as petrochemicals, water & electricity, and energy-intensive industries such as minerals.

ii. Transportation: SAGIA will leverage Saudi Arabia's geographical position as a hub between East and West by working with relevant authorities to develop the country as an efficient launch pad for goods & services.

iii. Information and Communications Technology: SAGIA will develop opportunities in this sector because studies have proven it as a most important factor in increasing productivity, which drives economic growth, as well as a producer of high-income jobs.

6. Creating a Pro-Business Environment.

SAGIA will cooperate with other government agencies and private sector organizations to improve the country's business laws and policies according to international best practices so that a healthy investment environment develops and continues. The globalization of the world economy necessitates that Saudi Arabia's business climate is attractive to be competitive. As a start, in August 2004, SAGIA (1) updated its list of policies and procedures that require revision, (2) compared the country's practices to its benchmarked countries, and (3) is now cooperating with relevant government authorities on procedural improvements.

From the six roles we chose, a clear vision and mission crystallized:

Our vision is to achieve rapid economic growth in Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on the Kingdom's competitive strengths as the global capital of energy, and as a major hub between East and West.

This vision seeks to capitalize on Saudi Arabia's competitive advantages in energy and geography to generate economic growth that outpaces population growth. Nurturing the economy effectively will improve per capita income and increase the number of available employment opportunities, thereby addressing the country's unemployment problem and lowering the rate of poverty.

Our mission is to create a pro-business environment, provide comprehensive services to investors, and foster investment opportunities in energy, transportation and knowledge based industries.

SAGIA is committed to putting forth its best effort to make the Saudi economy as attractive as possible to business. By campaigning and lobbying with other government agencies to reduce investment obstacles, developing the right policy framework to improve the country's business environment continuously, and by emulating international and local best practices, SAGIA hopes to strengthen the Saudi business environment's competitiveness, and leverage its core strengths in energy, geography, and market size to attract investment.

The Partnership Approach

Although SAGIA has jurisdiction over attracting investment to the country, it realizes that it must work in cooperation with all the other concerned parties whether public or private to be successful.

In pursuit of such cooperation, SAGIA has launched the Public-Private Partnership Initiative, a program designed to leverage the resources of each party to a mutually beneficial result. An initial step in the 3PI is to exchange human resources between SAGIA and the private sector. SAGIA is cooperating with the private sector to recruit distinguished leaders to guide SAGIA's staff in their own, future leadership roles. In return, SAGIA will dedicate personnel to provide government relations support to the private sector participant.

On the public sector side, SAGIA will partner with its sister Ministries and agencies to achieve mutually beneficial objectives. Such cooperation will occur with:

-the Ministry of Economy and Planning and the Ministry of Transportation in developing the transportation sector;

-the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Electricity and Water, and the Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority for the energy sector;

-the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology, and the Telecommunications and Information Technology Commission for the ICT sector;

-the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu for attracting investment to these two cities; and

-the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Commerce and Industry, Interior, Finance, Labor, Justice, and the Civil Aviation Presidency to improve the country's laws and regulations for a more healthy investment climate.

Internal Training and Qualification

To implement its roles effectively and in a timely manner, SAGIA has re-structured itself to reflect its new roles. SAGIA will train its staff, align employee positions appropriately, and recruit new, qualified applicants to meet the organization's needs. SAGIA has recently completed an internal employee evaluation, and is now designing the necessary training programs to prepare its personnel for the future.

Such personnel evaluation is running in tandem with detailed plans to deliver on SAGIA's roles. Important tools to evaluate personnel and organizational productivity and/or success include 360 Degree Feedback, the Balanced Score Card System, and meeting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). SAGIA tied the KPIs to specific goals that each of SAGIA's internal departments needed to meet in order to fulfill the organization's broader objectives. In so doing, SAGIA is ensuring that there is a measurement of its success, and accountability for its plans.

Follow up and Evaluation of Performance

Because strategic planning is a dynamic process, which must be inherently flexible to meet any challenges in its implementation or new developments in its environment, SAGIA will periodically re-evaluate its strategy. As part of its evaluation process, SAGIA invites public comment on its strategy. SAGIA has assigned a special email address, strategy@sagia.gov.sa, to handle all comments, and invites all interested parties to contact it. All replies will be treated confidentially.

SAGIA looks forward to working with its counterparts. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to our strategy.