Article (5)
Competences of the Center
The Center shall have the following competences:
1. Conducting strategic studies and research in the military, political, demographic,
economic, social, and information technology fields, and any other fields approved by the
Board.
2. Undertaking the necessary analyses for the strategic studies and research it conducts, in
accordance with the rules and regulations applicable thereto.
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3. Providing opinion and advice, after conducting the necessary theoretical and applied
studies, research, and analyses, upon assignment from federal entities or at the request of
local entities in the State, and coordinating therewith to benefit from their capacities and
capabilities.
4. Issuing, publishing, and translating books, periodicals, and scientific series in Arabic and
other languages.
5. Issuing specialized media bulletins, including studies and news analyses on current topics
and events of interest to the State.
6. Collecting, analyzing, and storing information in a scientific manner using modern
technological means, so as to contribute to policymaking and decision-making.
7. Holding conferences and organizing seminars, lectures, and workshops within the State
and abroad, in coordination with the concerned authorities.
8. Organizing training courses related to the objectives and competences of the Center, in
coordination with the concerned authorities.
9. Encouraging scientific research by providing support and grants to research projects and
researchers, in accordance with the systems applicable at the Center.
10. Concluding protocols and scientific cooperation agreements with counterpart research
centers, universities, and scientific institutions, to strengthen ties of cooperation.
11. Engaging experts and specialists from within the State or abroad, in accordance with the
systems applicable at the Center.
12. Any other related duties assigned by the Minister.
