Establishment of the Council
The Family Affairs Council was established in 1437 AH, and its Statute was amended in 1443 AH to become organizationally linked to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs. The Council has legal personality and enjoys financial and administrative independence. Its headquarters are located in Riyadh. The Council aims to strengthen the role and status of the family in society, advance its well-being, and preserve a strong and cohesive family that nurtures its children and upholds religious and moral values and noble principles.
*Amended Family Affairs Council Statute, issued by Council of Ministers Decision No. (443), dated 12/08/1443 AH.
Council Secretariat
Council Vision
Empowering families and enhancing their role in achieving sustainable development in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Council Mission
Delivering excellence in family-centered programs and services, engaging stakeholders, and developing comprehensive initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of families, women, children, and the elderly.
Council Values
Initiative
Reliability
Participation
Innovation
Responsibility
Organizational Structure
Council Committees
According to Article 6 of the Council Statute, the Council may establish the permanent or temporary technical committees it deems necessary, including the Childhood Committee, the Elderly Committee, and the Women’s Committee. The Council determines the membership, responsibilities, working mechanisms, and governance of each committee. These committees undertake a range of responsibilities, including preparing local, regional, and international participations related to their respective areas of expertise.
Committees’ Responsibilities
Childhood Committee
Committee is responsible for matters related to children from birth to the age of 18, regardless of their health, social, or economic status. The Committee comprises specialists, experts, and professionals dedicated to child well-being and development. The Committee is responsible for proposing and reviewing laws, regulations, policies, plans, projects, programs, and initiatives aimed at meeting children’s developmental, care, and protection needs, in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international events, forums, and engagements related to its area of responsibility.
Women’s Committee
This Committee is responsible for women’s affairs and is composed of qualified members, experts, and stakeholders concerned with women’s issues. The Committee works to review policies, build partnerships, and develop initiatives and programs aimed at advancing the role of women and empowering them socially and economically, while contributing to family cohesion and well-being. These efforts are carried out in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international events, forums, and engagements related to its mandate.
Elderly Committee
This Committee is responsible for matters related to the elderly and serves individuals aged sixty (60) years and above. The Committee is composed of specialists, experts, and stakeholders concerned with matters related to the elderly and appointed by a Council decision. The Committee is responsible for proposing and reviewing laws, regulations, policies, plans, projects, programs, and initiatives that address the needs of the elderly, in alignment with the objectives, public policies, and strategic directions of the Family Affairs Council and Saudi Vision 2030. The Committee also prepares for and represents the Kingdom in local, regional, and international engagements related to its mandate.
Council Mandates
Developing the National Family Strategy in coordination with the relevant entities, submitting it for completion of the required legal procedures, and periodically monitoring and evaluating its implementation, in accordance with the Royal Directive communicated through the telegram of His Excellency the President of the Royal Court No. 81616 dated 14/10/1447 AH.
Ensuring that government and non-government entities concerned with family affairs fulfill their roles, achieve their objectives, and coordinate their efforts to establish a shared vision for the family.
Raising awareness of the rights and responsibilities of family members in Islam.
Identifying the issues and risks facing families and developing appropriate solutions to address them.
Raising public awareness of the importance of family issues and ways to address them.
Encouraging community participation in supporting family issues and proposing solutions to address them.
Providing opinions to the relevant authorities on national reports concerning family affairs, including children, women, and the elderly in the Kingdom.
Reviewing reports, studies, inquiries, and recommendations issued by regional and international bodies and organizations concerning activities and programs related to family affairs, and providing recommendations thereon, without prejudice to the responsibilities of the relevant authorities.
Proposing legislation related to family affairs.
Developing and maintaining a database on family affairs.
Cooperating with regional and international bodies and organizations concerned with family affairs, and participating in conferences and seminars addressing family issues through the specialized committees, in accordance with applicable procedures.
Collaborating with local and international research centers to conduct research and studies related to family affairs, in accordance with applicable procedures.
Approving the financial and administrative regulations governing the Council, provided that administrative regulations are approved in coordination with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and financial regulations and financial provisions contained within administrative regulations are approved in coordination with the Ministry of Finance.
Approving the Council’s organizational structure.
Approving the Council’s annual budget proposal, final accounts, auditor’s report, and annual report, prior to their submission in accordance with the applicable legal procedures.
Accepting gifts, donations, grants, bequests, and endowments made to the Council.
Chairman of the Council
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Sulaiman Alrajhi
Chairman of the Family Affairs Council and Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Secretary General
Her Excellency Dr. Maimoonah K. AlKhalil
Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council
Council Members
H.E. Dr. Khalid Muhammad Albatal
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Interior
H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Abdul Wahed Al-Arifi
Council member, Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance representative
H.E. Dr. Salman Fawzan al-Fawzan
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Justice
H.E. Mr. Badr Ibrahim Al-Suwailem
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
H.E. Eng. Ammar Mohammed Nagadi
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Economy and Planning
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Qasim
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Health
H.E. Mr. Hamed Mohammed Fayez
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Culture
H.E. Dr. Abdullatif Mohammed Al-Abdullatif
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Media
H.E. Dr. Inas Sulaiman Al-Issa
Council Member, Representative of the Ministry of Education
H.E. Dr. Hisham Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh
Council Member, Representative of the Human Rights Commission
HH Princess Nouf Muhammad Al Saud
Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women’s, and Elderly Affairs
H.E. Ms. Nora Abdullah Al-Fayez
Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women’s, and Elderly Affairs
H.E. Ms. Samha Saeed Al-Ghamdi
Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women’s, and Elderly Affairs
H.E. Ms. Rasha Khalid Alturki
Council Member, Specialist in and Advocate for Childhood, Women’s, and Elderly Affairs
