Think Tanks in Saudi Arabia

Kapsarc

King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is an advisory think tank within global energy economics and sustainability providing services to entities and authorities in the Saudi energy sector. KAPSARC is one of the most empowered think tanks in the world. Based in Riyadh, we are a community of thinkers combining human ingenuity, expertise, and research to solve pressing global energy challenges. Through our advisory services to the energy ecosystem, KAPSARC’s experts provide day-to-day insights and updates using a multidisciplinary team approach to drive long-term value and deliver tangible results at scale. مركز الملك عبدالله للدراسات والبحوث البترولية (كابسارك ) هو مركز استشارات بحثي في اقتصاديات الطاقة والبيئة والاستدامة العالمية، ويعد من أكثر مراكز الأبحاث تمكينًا في العالم. يتخذ المركز من الرياض مقرًا له، ويحتضن مجتمعًا من المفكرين المتميزين الذين يمزجون بين الإبداع والخبرة والبحوث الإنسانية لمواجهة تحديات الطاقة العالمية. من خلال الخدمات الاستشارية المتخصصة التي يقدمها، يعمل خبراء كابسارك على تقديم تحليلات استراتيجية ومعلومات محدثة يوميًا، مستعينين بنهج تعاوني لفريق عمل متعدد التخصصات. ويضمن هذا النهج تحقيق فوائد مستدامة وإنجازات ملموسة على المدى البعيد. يقدم المركز خدمات استشارية لقطاع الطاقة السعودي، تستهدف تعزيز قطاع الطاقة في المملكة العربية السعودية وتوجيه السياسات العالمية من خلال المشورة القائمة على الأدلة والبحوث التطبيقية.

51 to 200 staff

Fii Institute

FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real-world solutions in five focus areas: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability. We are in the right place at the right time – when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars – THINK, XCHANGE, ACT – and invest in the innovations that make a difference globally. Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity.

11 to 50 staff

Rasanah International Institute For Iranian Studies

As an independent non-profit NGO, Rasanah is keen to deal objectively, impartially, professionally in accordance with the highest standards of international proficiency to produce intellectual, knowledge and training content by attracting specialized cadres from around the world.

11 to 50 staff

Center For Local Governance

The Center for Local Governance was established in recognition of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the then Governor of Riyadh Province, for his remarkable leadership that transformed Riyadh from a small town into an international metropolis. The idea behind the Center was developed by its founder and president, His Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, the former Mayor of Riyadh Region and a much respected pioneer in local governance. The Center is the first think tank in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia specialized in local governance affairs, and as a non-profit think tank, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of theory and practice functioning as an objective-thought partner to policymakers. Its core values lie in being a long-term, trusted, and local partner to its stakeholders and improving policies and public sector performance with an evidence-based approach. The Center conducts research and studies, provides advisory services, and develops tailored executive training courses and events related to local governance and public policy, serving its partners and clients via a dedicated professional team.

11 to 50 staff

Atharonaa

We help organizations plan, design, and evaluate impact to drive sustainable solutions to the social, economic, and environmental challenges facing our society.

1 to 10 staff

Adamo

Adamo is a conceptual development collective focusing on promoting Saudi arts and culture into everyday interactions Adamo believes in the richness of the Khaleeji tradition. Its essence, conceived by our creativity, generosity, and sense of community has created both our unique cultural identity, and our shared experience with the rest of humanity. Our culture runs deep and is worth spreading wide. Today’s global consumer seeks not only utility in their purchases, but to also understand its heritage. For them, to experience a story is to belong to a story. Upon this fertile ground, we can plant the seeds for the growth of a lush presence of the region’s businesses around the world, underpinned by a marriage between the Khaleeji tradition and modern business practices. Adamo’s approach in pursuit of this vision can be found in the double entendre of its name: “To Love” in Latin and “to sustain” in Arabic, Adamo wants to be central to the promotion of sustainable, unmistakably Arab brands consumers worldwide will fall in love with.

1 to 10 staff

Arabian Gulf Centre For Iranian Studies

Arabian Gulf Centre for Iranian Studies (AGCIS) is an independent center established on Jan. 2016 that provides specialized strategic studies on the Iranian affairs, also deals with the relevant media issues. AGCIS provides strategic studies and reports about internal and external Iran-related affairs. Moreover, gives forward-looking studies about the Iranian internal affairs and conducts in-depth studies about Iran’s relationships with the rest of the world. AGCIS establishes scientific partnerships and MOUs with similar think tanks on domestic, regional and international scales while contributing efficiently to workshops, conferences, discussion events on Iran. AGCIS releases the 'Journal for Iranian Studies,' which is a periodical peer-reviewed Journal studies the Iranian regional and international relations and the (Biannual Strategic Report) that analyzes the Iranian affairs on domestic, regional and international levels. AGCIS also issues 'Iran Case File,' which is a strategic report that defines the Iranian status on domestic, regional and international levels during a month period. AGCIS also provides comprehensive and specialized training circles on Iran-related affairs and has the ability to train and qualify journalists and researchers interested in the Iranian affairs. In addition, the Center delivers basic and advanced courses in Persian language and publishes legible, visual and audible media products in relation to the Iranian affairs.

11 to 50 staff

Global Cybersecurity Forum

The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) is an action-oriented global platform, uniting decision makers and thought leaders across sectors and geographies to collaborate around pressing Cyberspace priorities. Amid the new and evolving opportunities, GCF harnesses worldwide expertise to shape a resilient Cyberspace. Through knowledge sharing and thought leadership, GCF collectively identifies pathways to advance impactful action for a safe, secure, and inclusive Cyberspace that enables prosperity for all.

201 to 500 staff

Human Capability Initiative

Human Capability Initiative (HCI) is a global event and platform dedicated to developing human capabilities.|#HCI2025 #BeyondReadiness

51 to 200 staff

Bxl

We create value using dreams. Advising industry leaders on solutions to challenge the world.

11 to 50 staff

Iquestion The High Iq Society

This is a High IQ Society with a difference. To qualify for membership you must be at or above the 98%tile - Mensa level or above and think you're very funny. Some of the world’s most intelligent people are very funny and all very funny people are intelligent. This society website will be a place to relax and enjoy.

51 to 200 staff

Kingdom Creatives

Kingdom Creatives brings together a grassroots community that anchors a coherent ecosystem of ideas, practices, and exchanges with the mind of a think tank and the heart of a social enterprise. We operate as knowledge stewards, holding and organizing research, signals, and references to ensure they remain useful, readable, and connected. Through research notes, futures-oriented signal sets, and curated resources, we act as content interpreters, helping to make sense of information. As place-based interpreters, we translate lived experiences into language that carries context across settings, offering clarity and trusted insight across cultural and creative sectors. We also serve as a taste and curation firm, choosing ideas, themes, and materials with care and context so that people can see what matters and how things cohere.

1 to 10 staff

Saudi Arabian Investment Company

1 to 10 staff

Dour.Alriyadah

The role of Dour Alryiadah is an entity that transforms the goals of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs as well as students and website owners into a tangible reality through advisory services, training programs and the online store in addition to providing the necessary workplaces for that

1 to 10 staff

Saudi Investment Group

A business "think-tank"for the MENA region. Saudi Investment Group is a business research & advocacy organisation, concerning topics such as entrepreneurship, social impact investments, business strategy, economics, technology, culture and international business affairs.

11 to 50 staff

Ash Engineering Consultants

رسالتنا- نسعى لتحقيق أحلام عملائنا - عملائنا شركائنا في النجاح - التواصل المستمر مع عملائنا رؤيتنا- لدينا معاييرنا الخاصة لتقديم الخدمات المتميزة - مواكبة أحدث التطورات في مجالات الهندسة والبناء - التوسع في مجالات الهندسة والبناء قيمنا- تطبيق القوانين والمعايير الفنية الدولية - التطوير المستمر لأعمالنا ومنتجاتنا - خلق بيئة تنافسية بين فرق العمل

11 to 50 staff

Innovation Flare

1 to 10 staff

Vanity Holdings

Vanity Holdings builds and operates niche LinkedIn pages that spotlight ambitious people and organizations across the Middle East. Each page focuses on a specific vertical — founders, women leaders, oil & gas professionals, AI innovators, and more — making it easier for the right people to be seen by the right audience.

10001+ staff

Guru By 42

Guru is the research, training, and development subsidiary of 42 Group. Guru manages the internal and external product development for ambitious projects undertaken. Furthermore, Guru is responsible to operate the Accelerator program for startups advancing innovation and promoting entrepreneurial spirit.

1 to 10 staff

Big Innovation Centre Middle East

Headed by Dr. Hatem Bugshan, Big Innovation Centre Middle East is a franchise of Big Innovation Centre UK, unanimously recognized as one of the key leading innovation hubs globally. Created in 2011, BIC is the most reputable think tank in the United Kingdom on AI and acts as a catalyst for change by gathering government, public sector, academia and start up ecosystem to shape the future of emerging technologies. Consistently championed as a global benchmark in ecosystem creation and public policy making, BIC was: • Chosen in 2013 by the UK Government to be showcased at the G8 Summit delegation visit, because of its successful ‘open innovation ecosystem approach’ to public policy making; • Chosen in 2014 for the Commonwealth delegation visit of 27 nations; • Won the ‘Think Tank of the Year’ in 2018 by the Public Affairs Awards (PRCA) • Won the ‘Think Tank of the Year’ in 2019 by the Public Affairs Awards (PRCA) Big Innovation Centre Middle East was created in Riyadh in 2019, with the ambitious vision to empower the next generation of digital leaders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In March 2020, Yesser and Big Innovation Centre are bringing for the first time in the Kingdom the first year-long public consultation on AI, named Emerging Technologies Task Forces. Through a series of events, evidence meetings and prototypes, the Task Forces will be the first future-centric collaborative platform to prototype the future, together. Join us to find out more!

1 to 10 staff

Potter Institute For Innovation & Practice Piip

Potter Institute for Innovation & Practice (PIIP) is a global think-and-do tank dedicated to bridging the gap between innovation theory and real-world practice. Founded in Saudi Arabia with a global outlook, PIIP partners with governments, corporations, startups, and universities to turn ideas, frameworks, and strategies into solutions that work on the ground. We combine rigorous thinking with hands-on experimentation to create innovation that delivers real impact. At PIIP, we design and run practical innovation labs, pilots, and programs that: Translate leading innovation theories into actionable tools and methods Test and validate solutions in real-life environments Build capabilities and mindsets for leaders and teams Generate evidence and insights on what truly works in practice Our work spans public innovation, corporate and industry transformation, entrepreneurship, and future skills — always anchored in one core belief: Innovation only matters when it leads to real-world change. If you’re interested in collaborating on applied innovation, running pilots, or building a think-and-do capability inside your organization, we’d love to connect.

201 to 500 staff

Thabat Consulting

THABAT consulting Founded and establishing to delivering integrated solutions to ambitious organizations, and through our team's accumulated experience, and through our continued professional journey, we have gained in-depth knowledge and practical experience in admin development, restructuring, and operating. We are proud to have a select group of Saudi consultants and experts with accumulated and diverse experience, most of whom have over 16 years of practical experience in administrative leadership and have held advanced leadership positions in various organizations. Our goal is to create a meaningful and sustainable advisory impact that supports the development of high-performance and reliable work environments. At Thabat, we cover a wide range of areas for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through our services, including strategic planning, project management, operational budgeting, launching and implementing enterprises, and empowering leadership through specialized solutions in shared services and operational support. We focus specifically on human resources management, administration, procurement and contracts, work environment, compliance and anti-money laundering, policy and procedures and automate process, enterprise resource planning (ERP), risk management, and facilities management.

1 to 10 staff

Promethean Systems

Promethean is a Vertically Integrated Global Platform for Manufacturing, Solutions & Distribution. Promethean combines renowned Experts and Polymaths, all dedicated to the successful management of a Global Basalt Ecosystem: Suppliers, Board Members, Investors, Off-Take Partners, Ministers and more. All working to drive growth at scale (DOT, military, government, Giga-Projects, etc.).

11 to 50 staff

Kawn Business Space

Kawn Business Space هو فضاء مفتوح يجمع بين الفضول الإنساني والرؤية الكونية، حيث يشكّل الابتكار المتمحور حول الإنسان محور تفكيرنا وإلهامنا. نستمد من الكون والفضاء إلهامًا أوسع لنفهم حاضرنا بعمق، ونربطه بمستقبل تتسع فيه الآفاق لنصوغ معًا عالمًا أكثر وعيًا وإلهامًا. Kawn Business Space is an open space that brings together human curiosity and a cosmic perspective, with human-centered innovation at the core of our thinking and inspiration. We draw inspiration from the cosmos to understand our present more deeply and connect it to a future of broader horizons, collectively shaping a world that is more conscious and inspiring.

1 to 10 staff