Othman said the Kingdom's leadership is fully cognizant of its duty to the country's citizens and is committed to developing individuals who respond to the financial commitment by optimizing their potential. He said that the Kingdom's leaders have wisely guided the country by exercising efficient management of revenue and income distribution. Dr. Al-Othman said that because of the leaders' wisdom, the Kingdom remains a safe haven for world investors. In the “Doing Business Project,” Saudi Arabia ranks 12th among 183 countries in regard to the ease of starting and operation of local firms. The Rector thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, his Crown Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Higher Education and the Minister of Finance for their support of KSU's developmental plans.