مجلس شؤون الأسرة

What مجلس شؤون الأسرة does

Family Affairs Council (مجلس شؤون الأسرة, FAC) is a Saudi Arabian government statutory body established in 2016 (1437 AH) by Council of Ministers resolution as the national reference authority for family affairs. Headquartered in Riyadh with a staff of 41, FAC coordinates national family policy across government, private, and non-profit sectors. Its mandate is structured around 14 core competencies and three permanent committees covering Childhood, Women, and the Elderly. The council is chaired by Engineer Ahmed Sulaiman Alrajhi (Minister of Human Resources and Social Development) and administered by Secretary-General Dr. Maimoonah K. AlKhalil. In April 2022, FAC was reorganized under the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), consolidating its cross-ministerial coordination role.

The council operates a bilingual digital platform at fac.gov.sa hosting awareness campaigns (For the Family, Our Elders are Dear, You Have a Right, Awon Initiative, Effective Parenting), the Leading Marital Life Program, and an Ask an Expert service. All outputs are free to Saudi citizens with no pricing or fee structure. FAC pursues an extensive partnership network including Saudi ministries, the National Center for Enhancing Mental Health, UNICEF, Saudi universities, PepsiCo (women's economic empowerment), and international bodies. The council led Saudi Arabia's first presidency of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in March 2025, signaling an elevated international policy role.

FAC has no commercial revenue model. It is funded through the Saudi state budget and operates as a public policy coordination and convening body rather than a market-facing entity. Its deliverables are policy frameworks, awareness campaigns, training programs, MoUs, and convening functions, with no disclosed pricing, transaction fees, licensing, or earned income streams.

Name

مجلس شؤون الأسرة

Legal name

Family Affairs Council (مجلس شؤون الأسرة)

Website

https://fac.gov.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family Affairs Council (مجلس شؤون الأسرة) is a Saudi government statutory body coordinating national family policy across 14 core competencies spanning childhood, women, and the elderly, serving Saudi citizens through policy frameworks, awareness campaigns, and partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Family Affairs Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Child Benefits Administration (Child Allowance, Parental Leave) (BPAIAKAD)

Keywords

• Family policy coordination
• Public awareness campaigns
• Women empowerment programs
• Child protection services
• Elderly welfare programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Family Affairs Council is the national reference authority for family affairs in Saudi Arabia, established by Council of Ministers Decision No. (443). It develops and coordinates national family policy through awareness campaigns, expert interview programs, and educational initiatives focused on family cohesion, women's empowerment, child welfare, and elderly care. All programs, consultations, and educational content are provided free of charge to Saudi citizens and residents.

Product overview

The Family Affairs Council operates as a government advisory body rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of public awareness campaigns and educational programs targeting family cohesion, women's empowerment, child welfare, and elderly care. The main products include the Leading Marital Life Program (a comprehensive awareness platform with multiple educational axes), awareness campaigns such as 'For the Family', 'Our Elders are Dear', 'You Have a Right', and 'Awon Initiative', the 'Ask an Expert' interview platform featuring specialist dialogues, and the Effective Parenting program. These programs work together to fulfill the Council's mandate of strengthening family status and role in Saudi society under Vision 2030.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Effective Parenting Campaign (الوالدية الفاعلة): An awareness campaign focused on promoting effective parenting practices.
• The Elderlies Campaign (كبيرنا عزيز)
• Malek Haqq Campaign (مالك حق)
• Awon Initiative (مبادرة عون)
• Leading Marital Life Program (برنامج قيادة الحياة الزوجية)

Products and services

• Leading Marital Life Program (برنامج قيادة الحياة الزوجية) A comprehensive awareness program designed to develop individuals' knowledge and skills in managing marital relationships through value-based, social, economic, and health-oriented axes. Targets engaged and recently married couples in Saudi Arabia.
• For the Family Campaign (حملة لأجل الأسرة) An awareness campaign launched to promote awareness of family value and the importance of family cohesion as the foundation of society, coinciding with International Day of Families. Targets Saudi families and the general public.
• Our Elders are Dear Campaign (كبيرنا عزيز) An awareness campaign aimed at promoting respect and appreciation for senior citizens, highlighting their important role in society and enhancing positive attitudes towards aging. Targets Saudi families and senior citizens aged 60 and above.
• You Have a Right Campaign (مالك حق) An awareness campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and ways to combat it, targeting children's rights and protection. Aimed at parents, educators, and children in Saudi Arabia.
• Awon Initiative (مبادرة عون) An awareness initiative to enhance family participation in development and volunteering, promoting social responsibility among family members. Targets Saudi families and community volunteers.
• Effective Parenting Program (الوالدية الفاعلة) An awareness program focused on strengthening parenting skills and promoting positive family relationships and child development. Targets parents and caregivers of children in Saudi Arabia.
• Ask an Expert (اسأل خبير) An interview-based platform where the council hosts experts in family, women, children, and elderly affairs to raise awareness on health, educational, and social issues. Contains 38 published expert articles addressing topics such as child testing preparation, family integrity, elder care, and anti-corruption awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women's economic participation reached approximately 36%, with a target of 40% by 2030 (reported at OIC 9th Ministerial Conference on Women, 2026).
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• المركز الوطني لتعزيز الصحة النفسية (National Center for Enhancing Mental Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Signed at the Global Health Forum, this MoU aims to enhance institutional cooperation in mental health awareness, develop studies, programs, and guidelines related to family mental health, and coordinate efforts to raise community awareness about mental well-being for families.
• University of TabukminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed under the patronage of the Governor of Tabuk to strengthen cooperation in family affairs research and awareness between the council and the university.
• جامعة القصيم (Qassim University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to strengthen the role of family in national development through joint research, awareness activities, and academic cooperation in family affairs.
• جامعة الملك خالد (King Khalid University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU under the patronage of the Emir of Asir region to promote cooperation in family affairs, child development, and elderly welfare through academic partnerships.
• الهيئة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني (National Cybersecurity Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint participation in international meetings on child protection in the digital environment. The council represents Saudi Arabia in international forums alongside the NCA, coordinating on child digital safety initiatives.
• UNICEF (منظمة الطفولة بالأمم المتحدة)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative participation in roundtables on child protection in the digital environment, joint consultative meetings with over 20 national entities, and cooperation on child welfare research and policy development.
• مشروع نبراس الوطني للوقاية من المخدرات (Nibras National Project for Drug Prevention)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU to enhance family awareness about drug prevention and promote community health through joint educational initiatives.
• برنامج الأمان الأسري الوطني (National Family Safety Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU to support helpline services and coordinated response to family safety issues, combining the council's policy role with the program'S operational support lines.
• هيئة الإعلام المرئي والمسموع (Saudi Media Authority)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperation agreement to ensure appropriate media content related to family affairs and coordinate awareness campaigns through media channels.
• منتدى مسك العالمي (Misk Global Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through which the council signed an MoU with Riyadh Schools to support childhood development initiatives.
• PEPSICO (بيبسيكو)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for women's economic empowerment in Saudi Arabia, focusing on female talent development and entrepreneurship support.
• مبادرة ELEVATE - مركز تحقيق التوازن بين الجنسين (Gender Balance Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELEVATE initiative won the OIC Women Achievement Award (3rd edition) for the Arab group for its contributions to women's participation in technology and digital transformation. The initiative is implemented by the Gender Balance Center at the Institute of Public Administration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development: Saudi ministry whose minister chairs the FAC and which oversees family, women, and elderly welfare policy. Parent ministry with broader mandate including labor and social services.
• UNICEF: United Nations entity focused on children's rights and welfare. FAC collaborates with UNICEF on child protection, digital safety, and policy frameworks — sharing overlapping child welfare mandate.
• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women's empowerment. FAC partners with and represents Saudi Arabia in UN Women forums; comparable in women's policy mandate but globally focused.
• Saudi Human Rights Commission: Saudi government body overseeing human rights including women, children, and family rights. Council member Dr. Hisham Al Sheikh represents HRC on FAC's board, indicating overlapping Saudi mandate.

Direct peers

• National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (Egypt): Egyptian national body coordinating child and family welfare policy. Comparable to FAC's Childhood Committee and broader family affairs coordination mandate across a large Arab state.
• Bahrain Supreme Council for Women: Bahraini national body for women's empowerment and family welfare. Similar mandate structure to FAC with focus on women's economic participation and family policy coordination.
• Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs: Qatari body overseeing family, women, children, and elderly affairs with coordination mandate across government sectors. Comparable to FAC in scope and GCC regional positioning.
• UAE Family Development Foundation: UAE federal authority for family affairs and women/children/elderly welfare. Closest direct peer to FAC given similar statutory mandate for family policy coordination across a GCC state.

Regional players

• Kuwait Women's Affairs Committee: Kuwaiti body coordinating women's and family affairs policy. Comparable GCC peer with focus on women's empowerment and family welfare coordination; primarily serves the Kuwaiti territory.
• Sultan Qaboos Center for Women's and Children's Affairs (Oman): Omani national center coordinating women's and children's welfare policy. Comparable GCC peer with similar mandate structure; primarily serves the Omani market directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNfXCeupq8TN2rGCJkUeMwA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fac-sa

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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