Serving Education & Humanity Since 1969
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A legacy takes on life of its own,
and because it is defined and developed by
many individuals over many years.
Each legacy has a unique history
Serving Education & Humanity since 1969
our commitment forever remains
"whenever & wherever there is a human in
need, RASIT responds
The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) is an independent international Non-
Governmental Organization dedicated to promoting excellence in education and science, and plays
an influential role in regional and international higher education policy and supports developments
in Science Technology Medicine in a wide range of ways.

RASIT was signed into being by
HRH Prince Mohammed bin King Faisal (I) El-Hashemite – Founder
President, on April 17 1968 to promote and provide education to whomever is in need. As mandated
in its Act of Incorporation, RASIT has, since 1969, served and well prepared
thousands of students
as well as professionals everywhere to face the challenges of the continuously changing and
developing world.  

All through times of change, RASIT’s mission has remained steadfast to recuperate, enrich, and
advance the science and technology educational methods; and make it accessible via the
scholastic systems.  Through education, RASIT and individuals from all over the world were able to
integrate, wipe illiteracy and narrow the gap between nations.

As a natural extension of the academy's interest, RASIT braces the ethically constructive scientific
and social research & researchers; and works closely with key national, international, professional
societies, academic institutions and associations in order to benefit education.

RASIT’s training programs, seminars, symposiums, and conferences reveals its legacy and path to
the future; as well as demonstrated the mastery of providing the highest means of scientific
developments for the well-being of humanity.  Furthermore, and since 1969, Policymakers have
often turned to RASIT on the educational, scientific and technological issues that frequently
pervade policy decisions. RASIT also provided independent advice on matters of science,
technology, and medicine for some higher education institutions worldwide.

One can define RASIT’s activities as: the Promotion of Science & Technology Education and
enhancement of Public Understanding of Science; encouraging and rewarding the excellence of
women’s achievements and accomplishments in science, medicine, technology, education, and
societies services; raising the importance of arts on the development of human thinking along with
science; improving the lives of those affected and suffering from genetic disorders while finding a
cure; preserving  family structure, educate, wipe illiteracy, and rebuild society; fighting RACISM by
creating harmony and tolerance among all kinds of races; assisting in aiding, relieving, and
rescuing Underprivileged individuals wherever around the world and help them gain confidence,
maintain their identities and rebuild their lives.

It is imperative to note that RASIT’s own activities are fully funded & sponsored by its privately
derived resources. All activities are carried out as a public service and undertaken at freewill by
committees of unpaid volunteers who are also members of the academy.

Since its founding, RASIT has undergone substantial growth and profound change in response to
the changing characters and demands of the society as well as globalization. In order to meet such
challenges, the mission of RASIT has expanded its scope of activities and intensified interactions
with national & international educational organizations for the purpose of keeping up with the
explosive growth of science-technology-globalization, and its important impact on commerce,
education, environment, health, and all aspects of life.

RASIT enlist committees of top scientists, distinguished scholars and experts, and students all of
whom volunteer their time to study specific concerns. The results of their deliberations have
inspired several of Developing Countries significant institutions and societies to improve the
health, education, and welfare of the population.
The Academy is governed by a Council consisting of: the Dean, Executive Director, Treasurer and
Directors of the following Committees (Education Committee; Science Committee; Medical
Committee; Public Relations & Information Committee; Social Affairs Committee; Culture & Arts
Committee; Economics Committee; and Legal Committee), and five officers, elected from among the
Academy membership. HRH Prince Adnan El-Hashemite is the Dean of RASIT.

For more than 40 years, RASIT has been an organization with an infinitive vision into the future, and
will continue this tradition of measureless services for the benefit of mankind.  
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