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Overview of the Ministry

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture 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 and innovations to ensure the protection of natural resources, achieve water and food security, and contribute to improving quality of life and supporting the national economy in line with Saudi Vision 2030.


Historical Overview of the Ministry's Establishment and Development

  • 1

    1367 AH (1948 AD)

    Establishment of the General Directorate of Agriculture under the Ministry of Finance.

  • 2

    1373 AH (1953 AD)

    Transformation into the Ministry of Agriculture and Water by Royal Decree.

  • 3

    1381 AH (1961 AD)

    Creation of specialized agencies for agricultural and water affairs.

  • 4

    1385 AH (1965 AD)

    Division into agricultural affairs and administrative & financial affairs sectors.

  • 5

    1390 AH (1970 AD)

    Establishment of the Desalination Affairs Agency.

  • 6

    1406 AH (1986 AD)

    Linking Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization to the Ministry.

  • 7

    1423 AH (2002 AD)

    Separation of the water sector into an independent ministry.

  • 8

    1437 AH (2016 AD)

    Integration under the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.


Ministry Leadership Since Establishment

  • 1

    (1953 - 1955)

    HRH Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz

  • 2

    (1955)

    Abdulaziz Al-Sudairi

  • 3

    (1955 - 1960)

    Khalid Al-Sudairi

  • 4

    (1960 - 1961)

    Abdullah Al-Dabbagh

  • 5

    (1961 - 1962)

    Abdulrahman Al Sheikh

  • 6

    (1962 - 1964)

    Ibrahim Al-Suwailim

  • 7

    (1964 - 1975)

    Hassan Al-Mashari

  • 8

    (1975 - 1994)

    Dr. Abdulrahman Al Sheikh

  • 9

    (1994 - 1995)

    Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Khwaiter (Acting)

  • 10

    (1995 - 2003)

    Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Muammar

  • 11

    (2003 - 2014)

    Dr. Fahd bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim

  • 12

    (2014 - 2015)

    Eng. Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji

  • 13

    (2015 - Present)

    Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadli

Vision of the Ministry

Sustainable environment and natural resources that achieve water security, contribute to food security, and improve quality of life.

Mission of the Ministry

We strive for excellence in developing and implementing comprehensive policies and effective strategies, enhancing services, and partnering with the private sector and stakeholders to ensure sustainability.


Values of the Ministry

Transparency & Integrity

Commitment to transparency and integrity in all dealings and decisions.

Innovation

Adopting new ideas and innovative solutions to improve performance.

Commitment

Fulfilling obligations towards work, employees, and society.

Responsibility

Acting responsibly in alignment with public interest.

Excellence

Striving for the highest levels of performance and excellence.

Customer Experience

Providing high-quality, user-centered services with continuous improvement.

Strategic Objectives

  • Preserve and sustainably develop natural resources.
  • Achieve water security.
  • Ensure sustainable food security.
  • Enhance private sector participation.

Vision 2030 Objectives

  1. Reduce pollution.
  2. Protect the environment from natural risks.
  3. Develop natural areas.
  4. Support sustainable food security.
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