King Abdulaziz University constitutes a rich source of graduates and skilled cadres presented to help address the community needs and contribute to the development process. To achieve its objectives and be one of the top universities in the world, it adopts a clear vision, responds to changing community needs and circumstances and manages adaptation in a changing world, provides a congenial academic environment and establishes cultural cooperation with Arab and international universities. This can be fulfilled thanks to the university's outstanding educational programmes, skilled graduates, rich scientific research studies and effective integration with the society. The need for having an independent department of cultural relations to take on the onus of setting in motion mechanisms for quality assurance and performance excellence is triggered by the diversity of the university's sectors and departments and the importance of coordinating cultural relations with other universities.