About the Council

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. 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.

Formation of the Council:
The Council for Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry is the official federation for the 25 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 50 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 Executive Committee:
This committee is composed of the twenty Chairmen of the Saudi Chambers of Commerce. The committee reviews the high priority issues and prepares for the board meetings. The responsibilities of the committee covers the settlement of financial and administrative issues, recommends and prepares the review of important issues before being submitted to the board and follows up the implementation of the resolutions and recommendations of the board.

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.

Chambers of Commerce in the Kingdom:
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Kingdom are classified into three types according to size; large, medium and small. This classification is based on the number of members. Each Chamber has a Board of Directors with a number of members that is proportionate to the size of the Chamber. Two thirds of the Board members are directly elected every four years while the remaining third is appointed by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The Chambers are located in the following areas; Riyadh, Jeddah, Eastern Province, Makkah, Madinah, Qaseem, Taif, Al Ahsa, Hail, Abha, Najran, Jazan, Al Baha, Al Gurayyat, Al Jouf, Ara'r, Yanbu', Al Majma'a, Al Zulfi, Tabuk, Al Kharj, Oneiza, Al Quyayiah, Al Mukhwah, Bishah. Some Chambers have branches in other cities.