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 14th Jumada I, 1430H, corresponding to May 9th, 2009, to transform the Center of Consulting Research and Studies into the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies. In Jumada I, 29th, 1430H, corresponding to May 24th, 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.
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.