The  Higher Council for Science and Technology is a government institution, chaired by HRH Prince El Hassan Bin Talal, established in 1987 with the objective of building a national science and technology base to contribute to the achievement of development objectives, through increasing awareness of the significance of scientific research and development, granting the necessary funding and directing  scientific and research activities, within national priorities, in line with development orientations. The council was also entrusted with the establishment of specialized centers for R+D activity and  the representation of the kingdom in scientific and technological activities, at the Arab, regional and international levels.