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Umm Al-Qura University Research, Innovation & Consultancy Platform (UQU-RIC)

The Research, Innovation & Consultancy Platform (UQU-RIC) was established in 2025 as an innovative digital platform aimed at providing studies, professional and developmental consulting, and transforming knowledge, ideas, and research projects into practical solutions that serve industry and society, contributing to economic growth and social development.The platform works to bridge the gap between academia and the industrial sector by adopting advanced methodologies based on artificial intelligence technologies, enabling the delivery of creative services that go beyond traditional solutions. It also serves as a dynamic hub connecting researchers, innovators, industrial sectors, and the community within an environment that fosters knowledge and technology transfer.The platform focuses on national research priorities and responds to global challenges related to sustainable development, under an ambitious vision aimed at achieving research and innovation excellence that keeps pace with labor market developments and contributes to building a knowledge-based economy.

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Smart Network Connecting Experts with Industry

UQU-RIC features a smart and flexible database that delivers customized results based on specific criteria such as expertise, specialization, and published research. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform intelligently connects researchers, innovators, and experts, classifying them according to their academic or industrial fields, research interests, and areas of work. This enables quick access to relevant experts and research projects.

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Consulting Services & Innovative Solutions

Consulting Services & Innovative Solutions Empowering individuals and sectors through specialized consulting and applied research in AI, market studies, business development, and technology transfer.

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Multidisciplinary Research Collaboration

A smart environment that fosters collaboration among experts from diverse fields to develop innovative solutions, supported by tools like direct messaging, discussion forums, and virtual conferencing.

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Transforming Knowledge into Investment Opportunities

Enabling the investment of individual and institutional knowledge through self-driven initiatives or collaborative partnerships—turning research into products, transferring technology, and developing innovative business models.

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Strategic Partnership Opportunities

Fostering collaboration between academia, private sector, and government entities through flexible partnerships that include knowledge exchange, tailored consultancy studies, solution development, and project funding to support sustainable development and economic growth.

Saudi Vision 2030 is based on strengthening the knowledge economy, and we will not be able to achieve that except through investment in research and innovation.
Chairman of the Council of Ministers, His Royal Highness
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
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Academic and Industry Collaboration Opportunities

Connecting university researchers with industries to develop innovative research-driven solutions for real-world market challenges. Industries present their problems, and researchers offer practical, science-based solutions

Research Group Networks

Virtual, interdisciplinary collaborative groups aimed at connecting Umm Al-Qura University researchers with external partners across various sectors to jointly address societal, national, and industrial challenges, and to contribute to the development of innovative solutions through research and innovation.

Research Centers

These are interdisciplinary units composed of research teams that collaborate with public and private sector institutions to address global challenges and contribute to community development through specialized scientific research.


Key research centers include:

  • Center for Occupational Safety and Health
  • Crowd Management and Transportation Research Center
  • Specialized Research Center
  • Alternative Corrections Research Center
Central Labs and Specialized Research Facilities

Umm Al-Qura University offers centralized laboratories and specialized research facilities that provide access to advanced technologies supporting research, consultancy, and training programs.


Key facilities include:

  • Pharmaceutical Research and Development Lab
  • Medical Research Lab and Experimental Animal Unit
  • Genomic Research Lab
  • Central Labs for Chemical and Physical Analysis
Endowed Research Chairs

These are specialized academic initiatives that support in-depth research and knowledge production in critical fields serving both national priorities and community needs.


Key research chairs at Umm Al-Qura University include:

  • King Salman Chair for Makkah History Studies
  • Research Chair for Alternative Corrections
  • Al-Eissa Chair for Orphan Research and Studies
  • Sheikh Saleh Sirfy Chair for Coronary Artery Disease Research
  • Umm Al-Qura Chair for Reviving Islamic Heritage
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We lead change in the business world to enhance performance and achieve outstanding results by transforming traditional methods into innovative and effective approaches. We provide specialized studies, consulting services, and professional development programs, turning research and innovation into real-world impact.

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Search for Researchers and Experts

Explore our researchers—experts and specialists across various scientific fields—to unlock new opportunities for collaboration in research, innovation, and consultancy.

Umm Al-Qura University strives to be a leading educational and research institution at both the national and global levels. The university aims to conduct innovative research that addresses major challenges related to sustainable development.The university places special emphasis on national research priorities, particularly in serving pilgrims and Umrah performers, contributing specialized studies and research that provide practical solutions to logistical, health, and security challenges they may face.Meet our researchers and join us in this distinguished endeavor to build a bright and sustainable future for the Kingdom and the entire world

Our Key Studies and Consulting Projects

We are committed to delivering innovative and practical consulting solutions that elevate performance through in-depth studies and customized projects tailored to meet your needs and support your developmental goals "Excellence in Studies and Consulting Services"

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Our Latest Stories

Stay updated with the latest events, workshops, and conferences organized by the UQU Research, Innovation, and Consulting Platform. Join us to explore learning opportunities, connect with experts and researchers, and be part of initiatives that drive research and innovation forward.

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Research Centers
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Network of Research Groups
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Opportunities for Academic and Industry Researchers
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Network of Research Groups
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Opportunities for Academic and Industry Researchers
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