The Houses of Expertise Unit is one of the specialized units at the Research and Consulting Institute at the University of Tabuk. It plays a pivotal role in organizing and activating the work of the University’s Houses of Expertise and linking them to development needs and the requirements of the knowledge society, thereby maximizing the benefits of academic and research expertise.

The Unit works to guide the studies, research activities, and consulting services of the Houses of Expertise, ensuring their alignment with national priorities and development plans, while enhancing their scientific and practical impact.

The Unit is also responsible for preparing the forms and procedures regulating the establishment of Houses of Expertise, receiving related applications, reviewing and verifying them, and supervising the completion of their regulatory requirements.

It follows up on the activities of the Houses of Expertise, updates their data, evaluates their performance, and organizes the procedures for their renewal or cancellation in accordance with approved regulations, ensuring the quality of outputs and continuity of performance.

The Unit contributes to enabling faculty members to provide scientific, consulting, and training services, and encourages their participation in projects with knowledge-based and economic returns.

It also works to transform academic knowledge into practical applications and development projects with sustainable impact, support the University’s development initiatives, and utilize its capabilities to serve government and private sectors.

The Unit actively contributes to developing the sector of Houses of Expertise and integrated consulting services, while strengthening consulting and academic work in a manner that serves the local economy.

The Unit is committed to providing integrated and specialized services in accordance with the highest quality standards, meeting the needs of beneficiary entities, and enhancing the Institute’s position as a trusted national center for expertise and consulting.

It also contributes to building specialized knowledge databases for the Houses of Expertise and developing digital work mechanisms, thereby improving performance efficiency and accelerating service delivery procedures.

The Unit works to strengthen integration with other units within the Institute and to exchange expertise and information, supporting the achievement of shared strategic objectives.

Through its work, the Unit seeks to anticipate future opportunities and develop innovative business models that contribute to expanding the scope of services provided by the Houses of Expertise and enhancing their competitiveness at the local and national levels.