The Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry is the official federation for the 28 Saudi Chambers. The Council was formed as per the Royal Decree # R/6 dated 30/04/1400 Hijri (March 1980) with its head office in Riyadh. Its main objective is to observe the common interests of the Saudi Chambers, represent them on local and international levels and assist in the enhancement of the private sector's role in the development of the national economy.
When the Council formed its executive arm, the General Secretariat of the Council, it started its actual tasks as of 1401 H (1981). Since then, the Council took good strides towards the realization of the objectives assigned to it.
The key role of the Council is to serve the common interests of the Saudi Chambers, support the development of the private sector and enhance its role in the national development.
The Council managed, through the support of the Chambers and relevant government authorities, to realize a large portion of its objectives in different fields.
Administrative Organization of the Council:
Board of Directors:
The Board of Directors is composed of the heads of member Chambers and elected members from the board of directors of each Chamber. This makes the total number of members to 56 with a tenure of three years. In its first meeting the board elects its Chairman and two Deputies. The same Chairman shall not be elected for two successive terms.
The Council's Executive Committee:
It consists of the chairman, his two deputies and six members of the chambers' chairmen to be selected in the alphabetical order of the chambers. The Committee's membership duration period is only one year for the six members, but as for the chairman and his deputies, it lasts throughout the council's session of three years. This Committee looks into issues of utmost importance and urgency, and prepares for the Board of Directors' meetings. The main task of this Committee is to decide on the financial and administrative matters and to propose, prepare and study important issues before submitting them to the Council, in addition to following-up on the implementation of resolutions and recommendations issued in the Council's meetings.
The General Secretariat:
The General Secretariat of the Council is the executive arm that carries out the tasks and realizes the objectives of the Council. The General Secretariat is also the base of the institutional activities of the Council and is headed by the Secretary General.
Vision And Objectives ::
Vision:
To have a notable role in the development of the national economy through the cooperation and coordination with the Chambers of Commerce and Industry, the business sector and all relevant entities in accordance with the general directions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mission:
The Council cooperates closely with the Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry and assists in the protection, preservation and development of the business sector in the Saudi Arabia. It acts as a leading partner in the nation’s development process, and helps preserve its human and financial resources as per the Islamic values.
Strategic Objectives:
1. Support the national development programs.
2. Participate with the executive government authorities in preparing regulations and policies related to the business sector.
3. Enhance the business sector participation in the economic and social development.
4. Follow-up and monitor all internal and external economic changes.
5. Develop and promote exports specifically, in addition to external trade in general.
6. Participate in improving the investment climate.
7. Develop the small and medium size enterprise sector.
8. Participate in the Saudization of labor force in the business sector.
9. Develop the external economic relations and enhance commercial partnership with friendly countries.
10. Enhance the relations between the Council and the Chambers in addition to the relation between the Chambers themselves.
11. Represent the Saudi business sector in the international arena.
12.Activating the exercise of social responsibility of Saudi Chambers and all business sectors in the Kingdom.
13.Contribute to the development of existing industries in Saudi Arabia and to facilitate the setting up of industries which support it
14.Work to improve the image of entrepreneurs in society and the media constantly.