It is acknowledged that the introduction of communication technology and computers of all kinds to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in recent decades has contributed significantly to bringing about a quantum leap in the employment of information to improve the lives of Saudis and to spur their development and well-being. It has also assisted in the transition of many sectors in the Kingdom from traditional patterns of knowledge to new patterns. The information society is a prerequisite for the establishment of the knowledge society, which we are striving to build in our country. The transition to a knowledge society has many requirements. Most notably, these requirements, with regard to the University, are: An educational system that provides pillars and mechanisms for knowledge and makes full use of them Effective bodies for research and development across all public and private sectors A strategic plan for making a radical change in the structure and regulations of higher education