Overview:

The Institute of Consulting Research and Studies is the contractual body and center of business for all units of Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) thanks to consultancy, scientific and research services it provides for the public and private sectors and the community.

Besides our commitment towards the current beneficiaries, we are always keen to develop strategies, regulations, mechanisms, rules and practices of the contractual work provided by the University for the beneficiaries in the public and private sectors within the framework of the comprehensive development in the Kingdom in such a manner which ensures the university's contribution to activating a knowledge-based economy and community through its human, intellectual and material potentials.

The Institute of Consulting Research and Studies was established as per the decision of the Council of Higher Education in its session No. 54 dated 14^th Jumada I, 1430H, corresponding to May 9^th, 2009, to transform the Center of Consulting Research and Studies into the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies. In Jumada I, 29^th, 1430H, corresponding to May 24^th, 2009, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Head of the Council of Higher Education issued the decision No. 4882/MB to approve the establishment of the institute.

Mission:

To offer high-quality and approved consultancy studies and services and vocational training in order to transfer knowledge to the beneficiaries exactly like the private sector, by such means of harnessing Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) human, material and knowledge potentials and building strategic partnerships locally and internationally. 

Values:

• Strengthening the teamwork spirit.
• Holding high the values of transparency, administrative fairness and scientific and practical integrity.
• Commitment to assist our clients in achieving their goals.
• Claiming responsibility for our work and consolidating our excellence.
• Adopting various solutions and methodologies and supporting creative ideas to catch the best results.
• Concluding contracts according to standards of scientific accuracy, professionalism, and worthiness to assure quality.
• Harnessing our capacities for the benefit of our community and clients.

Objectives:

• Increasing Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) contributions to achieving development plans and building the knowledge society.
• Forging close relations between the university on one hand and institutions of the public and private sectors and the community on the other hand.
• Launching and expanding the university's partnerships, activities and services in the fields of research, consultancy, knowledge and vocational training in an endeavor to serve beneficiaries locally and internationally, in a manner which achieves the institute's vision.
• Developing and diversifying UQU contractual businesses to help transfer knowledge and whatever relevant to it.
• Winning community confidence in the vocational field.
• Providing a professional work environment for the beneficiaries based on our capability as a one team to develop initiatives and turn challenges into achievements.