The third sector in Saudi Arabia refers to the nonprofit sector, which includes organizations, charitable associations, and voluntary institutions working toward social and developmental goals without the aim of generating financial profits. This sector plays a vital role in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which seeks to strengthen the role of nonprofit organizations and increase their impact on society by developing them at the institutional and organizational levels, supporting their ability to achieve sustainable development goals, and enhancing their financial sustainability.

The sector is regulated under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and is subject to a number of laws that govern charitable organizations and nonprofit institutions, including regulations related to financing, transparency, and governance.

At Al-Duaiji, Al-Buwardi & Partners, we offer various legal services for this sector, such as providing legal consultations on the establishment and operation of nonprofit organizations, drafting and reviewing contracts related to financing and partnerships between charitable institutions, and ensuring compliance with laws governing the governance of nonprofit organizations.