‏مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية - Cooperative Societies Council

What ‏مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية - Cooperative Societies Council does

The Cooperative Societies Council (مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية) is a Saudi government institution established by Cabinet Resolution No. 73 in 2009 (09/03/1429H), operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. It serves as the official umbrella body for 539 cooperative societies across the Kingdom spanning agricultural, consumer, housing, livestock, poultry, fishery, beekeeping, service, professional, and multi-purpose categories in every region of Saudi Arabia. The Council delivers a portfolio of advisory, capacity-building, training, and market-access services through three flagship initiatives — the 'Itqan' (أتقن) program for government tender readiness, the 'Mukkana' (مُكنة) incubator for institutional capacity building, and the 'Rawaj' (رواج) mobile market for consumer-direct sales — supplemented by an accredited Training Center (cscstraining.sa) and a Google-Forms-based electronic services portal covering management, legal, financial, technical, and marketing consulting.

The Council's revenue mechanics rest primarily on Saudi government funding and subsidies, with marginal contributions from a uniform 1,000 SAR annual membership fee per cooperative society and indirect returns from cooperative-sector activities. Governance is provided by an 11-member board (7 cooperative-society representatives and 4 government-entity representatives) currently serving a 2026–2029 term under Chairman Suleim Bin Qneifdh Al-Otaibi, with Fouaz Zueili Al-Otaibi as CEO. Operations run from a 57-employee headquarters in Al Malqa District, Riyadh. The Council coordinates large-scale agricultural projects including terraced farmland rehabilitation across more than 1,500 farms in Baha and Asir, 200,000 mangrove trees in the Arabian Gulf, and 475 model farms in Jazan, and partners with ministries such as Environment, Water and Agriculture, the National Center for Vegetation Cover, and international bodies including the FAO. Its technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on Google Workspace, Zoom, and standard web/social channels rather than custom-built systems.

Name

‏مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية - Cooperative Societies Council

Legal name

مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية (Cooperative Societies Council)

Website

https://cscs.org.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Cooperative Societies Council (مجلس الجمعيات التعاونية) is a Saudi government institution established in 2009 that acts as the official umbrella body for 539 cooperative societies across the Kingdom, providing advisory, training, and capacity-building services under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Sector Governance and Advisory Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAKAG

Federated Giving Organizations (e.g., United Way-type)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Philanthropy, Foundations & Grantmaking

SECONDARYFSABAEAG

Agricultural & Rural Cooperatives (Farm Credit/Co-op Banks)

Financial & Insurance/Banking (Commerical, Retail & Consumer)/Community & Cooperative Banking (Credit Unions, Mutuals)

SECONDARYCRAHALAA

Member-Owned Food Cooperatives

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Food Co-ops & Community Grocery

Keywords

• Cooperative sector governance
• Government advisory services
• Institutional capacity building
• Agricultural cooperative support
• Trade association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Subsidies: The Council is a government institution established by Cabinet decision, operating under the umbrella of Saudi Arabia's vision 2030. It receives government support and provides subsidies and grants to cooperative societies.
2. Membership Fees: Cooperative societies pay annual membership fees of 1,000 SAR to belong to the Council.
3. Returns from Cooperative Activities and Investments: Cooperative societies generate revenue from their activities and investments, a portion of which supports the broader cooperative ecosystem overseen by the Council.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cooperative Societies Council is a Saudi government institution that serves as the official umbrella body for the country's cooperative sector. It provides three flagship programs — Itqan (government-tender readiness), Mukana Incubator (institutional capacity building), and Rawaj (mobile market) — along with consulting, feasibility studies, training, and electronic services that support 539+ cooperative societies across agriculture, consumer, housing, livestock, fisheries, and service sectors in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

Product overview

The Cooperative Societies Council operates as a government entity overseeing the cooperative sector in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030. Its offering is a platform of advisory, enabling, and training services rather than a single software product. The core services are delivered through three named initiatives: (1) the Mukana Incubator (حاضنة مُكنة) for institutional capacity building, (2) the Itqan Initiative (مبادرة أتقن) for government tender competitiveness, and (3) the Rawaj Initiative (مبادرة رواج) for mobile market access. These are supplemented by a Training Center (مركز التدريب), feasibility study services, and a suite of electronic consulting services covering management, legal, financial, technical, and marketing advisory. The Council also coordinates agricultural projects including terraced farmland rehabilitation, mangrove planting, beekeeping protection, and coffee farming support through its member cooperative societies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• مبادرة أتقن (Itqan Initiative): An initiative to enable cooperative societies to enhance their readiness for government tenders by developing capabilities in preparing technical and financial proposals.
• حاضنة مُكنة (Mukkana Incubator)
• مبادرة رواج (Rawaj Initiative)
• مركز مجلس الجمعيات للتدريب (Cooperative Societies Council Training Center)

Products and services

• Itqan Initiative (مبادرة أتقن) A Council-run initiative that enables cooperative societies to raise their readiness for government tenders by developing capabilities in preparing technical and financial proposals and qualification files with professionalism, enhancing their competitive position and institutional excellence.
• Mukana Incubator (حاضنة مُكنة) An incubator initiative providing cooperative societies with specialized programs in diagnosis, consulting, capacity building, and guidance to enhance institutional and operational readiness, improve efficiency, sustainability, and maximize developmental impact.
• Rawaj Mobile Market Initiative (مبادرة رواج) A mobile market initiative that operates as a temporary market over three days in high-traffic locations, enabling cooperative societies to display and sell products directly to consumers. The Council acts as enabler, supervisor, and funder.
• Cooperative Societies Council Training Center (مركز مجلس الجمعيات للتدريب)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,060 beneficiaries from Council projects in 2022
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Central Cooperative in Makkah Region (التعاونية المركزية بمكة المكرمة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026The Council, led by Chairman Saleem Al-Enizi, held a coordination meeting with Dr. Abdullah Al-Barakaty, Chairman of the Central Cooperative in Makkah Region, to enhance integration between cooperative entities and discuss joint initiatives supporting the cooperative sector's direction.
• Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (وزارة الموارد البشرية والتنمية الاجتماعية)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026The Ministry is the supervising authority for cooperative societies, providing regulatory oversight, setting policies, and supporting the cooperative sector. The Council operates in alignment with the Ministry's strategic direction.
• Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (وزارة البيئة والمياه والزراعة)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026The Ministry partners with the Council on agricultural projects including fishing, livestock, beekeeping, and terraced farming initiatives across various regions of Saudi Arabia.
• National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Desertification Combat (المركز الوطني لتنمية الغطاء النباتي ومكافحة التصحر)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with cooperative societies on environmental initiatives such as tree planting, mangrove cultivation, and desertification combat efforts aligned with Saudi Green Initiative.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Jazan Coffee Agricultural Cooperative participated in the FAO Regional Forum on Youth and Women in Cooperatives, organized in partnership with the International Cooperative Alliance, as the only Saudi cooperative society participating in this forum.
• Social Development Office in Al-Ahsa (مكتب وزارة البيئة والمياه والزراعة بالأحساء)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe office launched a volunteer opportunity for feeding and watering animals and birds in summer, in partnership with the Al-Ahsa Livestock Cooperative and the 'Sulhafa' technology platform.
• Agricultural Cooperative Services in Al-Namas (الجمعية التعاونية للخدمات الزراعية بالنماص)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe cooperative, in partnership with the National Center for Vegetation Cover, launched an educational workshop on pruning dry tree branches as part of desertification combat efforts.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Co-operatives UK: UK national trade body for cooperative enterprises, providing advisory, advocacy, and capacity-building services to a network of cooperatives. Comparable as a national apex body performing similar oversight, support, and representation functions for the cooperative sector.
• National Cooperative Union of India (NCUI): Apex cooperative organization in India representing a vast network of cooperatives across agriculture, dairy, housing, and consumer sectors. Comparable in scale and mandate as a federated body promoting cooperative development and providing policy advocacy.
• National Association of Co-operative Officials (NACO), Pakistan: Pakistani apex body supporting cooperative societies across multiple sectors. Comparable as a regional cooperative-support institution providing training, advisory, and federation services to affiliated cooperatives.
• Canadian Cooperative Association: National Canadian association supporting and advancing cooperative enterprises across provinces and sectors. Comparable as a national-level umbrella body delivering capacity building, advocacy, and international development programs for member cooperatives.
• Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Philippines: Philippine government agency mandated to regulate and develop cooperatives nationwide. Closely comparable as a government-established oversight and development body for cooperative societies spanning diverse sectors — a regional peer with similar regulatory-plus-enabler mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Mondragon Corporation: Spanish federation of cooperatives and related businesses operating across industrial, retail, financial, and knowledge sectors. Comparable as a successful large-scale cooperative federation model that the Council's capacity-building initiatives aspire to emulate.
• National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations (JA Group, Japan): Large federated agricultural cooperative network in Japan providing marketing, financial, and advisory services to farmer cooperatives. Comparable as a national-level federated body serving agricultural cooperatives — a major segment of the Council's portfolio.
• International Cooperative Alliance (ICA): Global federation representing cooperatives worldwide. Highly comparable to the Council as an apex body coordinating and advocating for cooperative societies across multiple sectors and countries, with which the Council's Jazan Coffee Cooperative already engages directly.

Others

• Saudi Federation of Chambers (Council of Saudi Chambers): Saudi national federation of business and professional chambers. Comparable as a national-level federation of member organizations operating under government oversight and providing coordination, advocacy, and member services to affiliated bodies across the Kingdom.
• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) — Cooperative Sector Initiatives: Saudi academic institution involved in agricultural and rural development research supporting Vision 2030 food security goals. Comparable as a Saudi ecosystem partner doing capacity-building and applied research that complements the Council's cooperative development mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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