SDG17: PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Introduction

Strong global partnerships are key to trying to benefit all citizens of the world, to live a peaceful, abundant life, here on our planet. To achieve this would be the ultimate goal of the partnership SDG for all global, regional, national, and local levels.

Saudi Arabia is among the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to nations in need. The Kingdom has offered humanitarian, developmental and charitable assistance through soft loans to all countries without discrimination due to color, religion or race. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has issued the auspicious royal decree number 41555 date 10/09/1938 A.H. directing King Salman Humanitarian Aid And Relief Centre to set up Saudi Aid Platform to reflect all of the Kingdom's foreign aid efforts in coordination with the relevant Saudi entities.

The government also supports national partnerships by opening new horizons in developing countries, by offering incentives to attract buyers of Saudi products via Saudi Export program. This program attracts direct foreign investment, making the Kingdom an international logistics and transport center. It also opens new industrial fields to access as many countries as possible, mainly developing countries in need for goods and services.

Moreover, Qassim University collaborates with partners and influence government policy and strategy around sustainable development. Also, QU coordinates with national education authorities and social partners with regard to fulfilling the state’s obligation under the UN Agenda 2030 SDGs.