Ensure APD’s ability to conduct its operations without disruption and achieve its strategic objectives by identifying and mitigating risks, applying principles and practices of governance, and overseeing the implementation of policies, regulations, and frameworks adopted by APD. The department is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and administrative requirements to support the achievement of its objectives.

The Legal Affairs Department provides regulatory and legal counsel and oversees all procedures and processes related to its scope of work, including the drafting and review of contracts and agreements, and representing the APD in legal proceedings. This is carried out in a manner that ensures the protection of the APD’s rights and the advancement of its interests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

To enable the APD to fulfill its role as the national coordinating body for the care and empowerment of persons with disabilities by developing and managing the comprehensive national strategy, ensuring its alignment with national policies and directions, enhancing cross-sectoral integration, and leading strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation. This contributes to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities and strengthening the efficiency of the national system’s response to their needs.

To establish and enforce data governance and management practices within the APD in alignment with applicable regulations, thus supporting evidence-based decision-making across all organizational units, enhancing the strategic value of data, and ensuring its accuracy.

The Internal Audit Department provides independent assurance and advisory services that enhance the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls across the APD. Its work adds value by improving operations and supporting the achievement of strategic objectives. The department ensures the soundness and efficiency of internal control systems and the adequacy of operational, administrative, and financial processes, contributing to the optimal utilization of resources and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and approved plans.

The CEO Office provides essential support to the CEO by managing all administrative matters, arranging the CEO’s participation in local and international events, and handling all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including confidential and highly classified reports. The office also ensures the organization of the CEO’s schedule and the avoidance of scheduling conflicts. Additionally, it oversees official reception and farewell protocols for the CEO’s guests and coordinates all travel and transportation arrangements in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.

The Decision Support Unit provides the CEO with well-considered and constructive recommendations on matters presented, encompassing both operational and administrative aspects of the APD. It also offers expert advice on issues concerning persons with disabilities, ensuring that the APD’s efforts are effectively guided and aligned with its strategic direction.

The General Department of Institutional Communication serves as the voice of the APD to the public and relevant stakeholders, while also representing the voice of persons with disabilities to the concerned sectors and broader society. It introduces the APD and its legislative and regulatory roles to the public and external entities by building and managing its identity to ensure quality and professionalism in conveying its vision, achievements, and pivotal role in supporting the realization of the Saudi Vision. The department also promotes awareness of the culture of "From Compassion to Rights," positioning itself as a key enabler in achieving the APD’s objectives and strategies.

The General Department of Partnerships and Cooperation is responsible for establishing strategic partnerships and organizing collaboration with government entities, local organizations, and relevant regional and international bodies engaged in areas related to APD’s mandate. This includes initiating channels of communication and cooperation through the development of cooperation agreements and memoranda of understanding, contributing to the advancement of the national disability ecosystem. The department also develops plans and programs aimed at encouraging private sector and non-profit institutions to launch initiatives and programs that promote the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities and provide comprehensive support. Additionally, it oversees the building and strengthening of relationships and communication channels between APD and public, local, and international institutions and organizations, in support of APD’s strategic goals. The department further coordinates efforts across public, private, and non-profit sectors to ensure an integrated and rights-based approach to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities.

The General Department of Institutional Communication serves as the voice of the APD to the public and relevant stakeholders, while also representing the voice of persons with disabilities to the concerned sectors and broader society. It introduces the APD and its legislative and regulatory roles to the public and external entities by building and managing its identity to ensure quality and professionalism in conveying its vision, achievements, and pivotal role in supporting the realization of the Saudi Vision. The department also promotes awareness of the culture of "From Compassion to Rights," positioning itself as a key enabler in achieving the APD’s objectives and strategies.

The department is responsible for developing APD’s institutional strategy and the National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities, developing operational plans, aligning them with the general departments and relevant stakeholders, cascading them across internal departments, and overseeing their execution. It sets key performance indicators (KPIs) and targets in coordination with the relevant entities, monitors progress toward their achievement, and prepares corresponding performance reports. The department also monitors achievement levels for the main KPIs related to services provided to persons with disabilities and issues regular progress reports. Additionally, it adopts and implements excellence methodologies in alignment with APD’s strategy and objectives, following best practices to promote a culture of excellence and enhance organizational maturity. The department also ensures APD’s ability to carry out its operations and activities without disruption, and to achieve its strategic objectives through risk assessment and mitigation, the application of governance and corporate governance principles, and the implementation of policies, rules, and frameworks adopted by APD while ensuring compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and administrative requirements.

The Project Management Department oversees the planning and execution of APD’s projects and initiatives, including digital transformation projects. It ensures adherence to approved timelines, monitors project progress, identifies and mitigates risks, and promotes both cost-efficiency and performance effectiveness. The department reviews expenditure plans and project cost estimates to ensure alignment with the approved budget, thus contributing to optimal resource utilization. It also develops plans and strategies for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with APD’s overarching strategy and compliance with established digital transformation frameworks, enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and impact of digital projects.

The department conducts studies, research, and reports, and provides recommendations to support the APD in developing standards and policies aligned with international best practices, ensuring optimal service to persons with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It also documents and archives studies and reports in dedicated databases to facilitate ease of access and reference.

The department enables digital transformation within APD by establishing a reliable and secure technology environment, developing digital systems and applications, enhancing smart infrastructure, integrating data, and improving digital operational efficiency. These efforts contribute to improving service quality and accessibility, while ensuring alignment of technical operations with APD’s strategy and future initiatives, in accordance with national best practices and approved standards in technology and cybersecurity.

The department provides financial, administrative, human resources, procurement and contracts, information technology, and cybersecurity support to all departments and sections within the APD, contributing to the achievement of the APD’s strategic objectives.

The section provides administrative support to all departments and sections within the APD, contributing to the achievement of the APD’s strategic objectives.