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'''The Establishment of the Institute

The Institute was established pursuant to the Eminent Royal Decree N. 50/m dated 8/9/1403 (18/6/1983) approving the establishment of a Saudi institute for diplomatic Studies. It was officially inaugurated by HRH Prince Saud Al-Faisal, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs, in 9/5/1400 (25/3/1980). It started its first sessions in the same year with its newly constructed administrative office, library, and language laboratories. The Institute started with full-time training courses in the field of diplomatic studies ending in a diploma. Along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs(MOFA), the Institute's headquarters was moved to Riyadh, the political capital of the Kingdom. Following this move, the institute's training programs expanded with the enrollment of different government employees, and diplomats from other Gulf States, Arab and Islamic countries. Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies is the new name for the institute according a resolution (No. 102) issued by the Council of Ministers on 1/4/1437(11/1/2016).

'''Vision of the Institute

Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute of Diplomatic Studies strives to be a distinguished training and research institution that contributes to the development of MOFA and relevant government agencies employees working in the diplomatic field. It also strives to be a distinguished Think Tank that is able to analyze issues, suggest and evaluate strategic alternatives that best serve the foreign policy of Saudi Arabia.

'''Value Statement

The Institute has set for itself the following values: 1.	Seeking personal and professional development of all staff working for the institute. 2.	Providing a creative working environment congenial to innovation by employing the latest technological and methods that promote better performance. 3.	Building partnerships with public and private institutions and regional and international organizations with a view to exchanging expertise to achieve goals. 4.	Tracking latest updates in the areas related to the institute's activities to develop its services.

'''Basic Objectives of the Institute

The Institute has set for itself the task of achieving the following objectives: 1.	To provide all the employees and affiliates of MOFA and other government bodies with all the necessary skills in the diplomatic field in order to upgrade their qualifications and enhance their productivity. 2.	To conduct the necessary studies and researches relating to the regional, Islamic and international issues to enable authorities to take appropriate and well-informed decisions. 3.	To organize conferences, symposiums, workshops and meetings on issues related to international diplomacy and politics.