ABSTRACT

This chapter analyzes how the Holy Quran, as the Constitution of Saudi Arabia. It provides an effective flexible ground for a governmental system, despite allegations from both East and West that after almost fourteen centuries, the Holy Quran may not be adaptable to modern conditions and that, consequently, it would be best to resort to an organic secular constitution. The chapter presents the Institute of Public Administration, an advanced and sophisticated governmental entity dealing with fundamental administrative reforms and training. The Institute is autonomous and possesses the necessary authority for the achievement of its objectives. The board may also issue whatever regulations and instructions may be necessary to guarantee the efficient execution of the Institute’s work. One of the essential needs of a developing nation is the capacity to deal swiftly and efficiently with its administrative problems. A prerequisite for this is the proper administrative training of the country’s civil servants at all levels.