Our beloved nation continues to move forward with confidence toward the realization of its ambitious Vision 2030, under the wise leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — may God protect them both.
In alignment with this blessed vision, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has placed significant emphasis on data management, recognizing it as a vital national asset — a powerful enabler for investment and a key driver of development. In this context, the Royal Decree establishing the National Data Management Office, along with the mandate to create data management offices across all government entities, marked a foundational step toward building national strategies for data governance.
By the grace of God, King Saud University has taken the lead among higher education institutions in the Kingdom by establishing its Data Management and Governance Office and developing its strategic framework. This pioneering step has positioned the University to serve as a national reference and advisor for other Saudi universities in advancing data management, governance, personal data protection, and data value realization.
The DMO is fully committed to building strong partnerships and fostering close collaboration with all university entities and data-owning units — in pursuit of the University’s strategic goals and in support of Vision 2030.
Dr. Ibraheem Mutambik
Head of the Data Management Office
In accordance with Royal Decree No. (59766) dated 20/11/1439H, which called for the establishment of the National Data Management Office under the oversight of the Board of Directors of the National Information Center, and the formation of data management offices across all government entities, and further to the letter from His Excellency the Minister of Education dated 07/06/1442H on this matter, the President of King Saud University issued Administrative Decision No. (223071/20/2) dated 10/07/1442H approving the establishment of the University’s Data Management Office.
This office is mandated to manage and govern the University’s data assets, safeguard personal data, support internal units in applying relevant standards and policies, and ensure ongoing compliance. Since the issuance of this decision, the University has been working diligently to build a solid foundation for the office and to provide the necessary capabilities that will enable it to perform its responsibilities effectively and reinforce its institutional role.
Vision
Excellence in data management — intellectually and developmentally.
Mission
Building an advanced data management ecosystem that ensures governance, digital integration, utilization, accessibility, protection, and compliance — aligned with the University’s strategic direction and the national development goals.
objectives
Establish
- Establishing a binding data management ecosystem.
Develop
- Developing a dedicated technical infrastructure for data management.
Protect
- Ensuring secure storage and protection of data assets.
Maximize
- Maximizing the value and optimizing the use of data assets.
