King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has completed in cooperation with the concerned authorities the preparation of the first five-year expanded plan for science, technology and innovation 2010 / 2014 at a cost of SR 16 billion. The plan will be implemented in coincidence with the 9th Development Plan, including 8 major national programs in the field of science and innovation. The plan sets a strategic objective of making the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the forefront of countries in the region in the spheres of science, technology and innovation by 1436 H.