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 the 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 for 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 Saudi Kingdom. This is 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 Jumada Al-Awwal 1430 A.H., corresponding to 9 May 2009 A.C., to transform the Center of Consulting Research and Studies to the Institute of Consulting Research and Studies. By virtue of the Decree No. 26/4/1430 on 29 Jumada Al-Awwal 1430 A.H, corresponding to 24 May 2009 A.C., the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers and the Head of the Council of Higher Education issued the Decision No. 4882/MB to approve the establishment of the institute.