Chaired by HRH Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Farhan Al Saud, the first meeting of the Autism Endowment Fund was held at the headquarters of Al Rajhi Financial in Riyadh.

HH The Amir was briefed on the progress of the Autism Endowment Fund and discussed the most prominent theses and proposals that would develop the work in order to achieve financial sustainability for autism associations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Highness expressed that this fund is a radical and sustainable solution to address the challenges and stumbling blocks of NGOs that provide services to people with autism. This investment process also contributes to the growth and increase of funds to serve the growth and development of projects in the sector.

It is worth mentioning that the Autism Endowment Fund is the first endowment fund for autism in the world under the supervision of the General Authority for Endowments and is regulated by the Capital Market Authority and is considered a participatory fund among specialised autism associations in the Kingdom.