In 1977, the Saudi Arabian National Center for Science and Technology (SANCST) was established, with Prof. Rida M.S.

This center was created as an independent scientific organization that is responsible for the promotion of science and technology in Saudi Arabia.

This Institute will help Saudi Arabia to develop the nuclear power along with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy.

[citation needed] The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology operates the Internet backbone in Saudi Arabia as well as the local registry address space.

According to RIPE, "all Saudi Arabia web traffic will come from [the] IP block" registered to KACST.