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The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) is the national entity responsible for leading and sustaining the three vital sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Ministry operates through an integrated system of policies, strategies, and innovative solutions to protect natural resources, achieve water and food security, improve quality of life, and support the national economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Establishment of the General Directorate of Agriculture and its affiliation with the Ministry of Finance.
Transformation of the Directorate into the Ministry of Agriculture and Water by Royal Decree (5/21/1/4951).
Creation of specialized agencies for agricultural and water affairs.
Division of the Ministry into two sectors (Agricultural Affairs) and (Administrative and Financial Affairs) by decision of the Supreme Committee for Administrative Reform No. (8).
Establishment of the Desalination Affairs Agency (which became the Saline Water Conversion Corporation in 1394 / 1974).
Linking the General Organization for Grain Silos and Flour Mills to the Ministry (Council of Ministers Decision No. 34 and Decree No. M/3).
Issuance of Royal Order No. (27482/A) separating the water sector into an independent ministry.
Issuance of Royal Order No. (133/A) merging the sectors under the name (Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture).
HRH Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz
H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Sudairi
H.E. Mr. Khalid Al-Sudairi
H.E. Mr. Abdullah Al-Dabbagh
H.E. Mr. Abdulrahman Al Sheikh
H.E. Mr. Ibrahim Al-Suwailim
H.E. Mr. Hassan Al-Mashari
H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Sheikh
H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khwaiter (Acting)
H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Muammar
H.E. Dr. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim
H.E. Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji
H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadli
Sustainable environment and natural resources that achieve water security, contribute to food security, and improve quality of life.
We strive for excellence in developing and implementing comprehensive policies and effective strategies, enhancing services, and partnering with the private sector and stakeholders for the prosperity and sustainability of the environment, water, and agriculture.
Commitment to transparency and integrity in all dealings and decisions, with due regard for ethical principles and fairness.
Embracing new and innovative ideas and solutions to improve performance and develop services in a way that contributes to achieving objectives.
Fulfilling pledges and obligations toward work, employees, and society, and ensuring compliance with regulations and laws.
Taking responsibility toward work and society, and acting in a manner consistent with the public interest and the achievement of sustainable development.
Continuously striving to achieve the highest levels of performance and excellence in all activities and tasks.
Institutional commitment to providing high-quality, beneficiary-centered services characterized by efficiency, clarity, and continuous improvement.
The Ministry contributes directly to achieving the targets of the National Transformation Program through:
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