Article (3)
Functions of the National Commission
The National Commission shall exercise the following competences:
1. Provide final approval of the plan to achieve benefit and cooperation between the
relevant entities in the State, on one hand and the Organizations on the other.
2. Cooperate with the Organizations to implement their respective educational, cultural, and
scientific programs and activities within and outside the State.
3. Oversee all activities, programs, and initiatives carried out by the relevant entities in the
State in collaboration with the Organizations.
4. Raise awareness among citizens and relevant entities in the State about the mission,
objectives, and activities of the Organizations, and disseminate information thereon
through various media outlets, and by issuing related publications.
5. Provide the Organizations with information related to educational, cultural, and scientific
activities within the State.
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6. Provide advice and necessary information to the State’s delegations participating in
conferences and meetings organized or overseen by the Organizations, whether held
within or outside the State.
7. Take appropriate actions to strengthen the relationship between the National
Commission and similar national commissions in other countries and cooperate there
within programs and projects of mutual interest.
8. Monitor the work of the Organizations and other international bodies concerned with the
fields of education, culture, and science, as well as their affiliated organizations, based on
assignments from the Chairman of the Commission.
9. Coordinate with all relevant entities in the State regarding their relations with the
Organizations.
10. Perform any other tasks or competences assigned to the Commission by its Chairman.
