Who we are
About us
The vision
To promote the transformation of the nonmetallic ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, the GCC region and globally, in a collaborative business environment, supporting the entire turn nonmetallic industry and supply chain.
The mission
- Help member companies across the value chain to grow locally and be more competitive globally
- Support the ecosystem to promote nonmetallics as sustainable alternatives to conventional materials across sectors
- Facilitate and support technology driven innovation and research
- Act as an advocate for the nonmetallic industry regionally and globally
- Develop a reliable workforce through training and knowledge sharing
Structure & Operating Model
Steering Committee
Responsible to set the vision, mission and strategy.
- Develops strategic plans and makes decisions
- Monitors financial health
- Meets every quarter, and elected on a yearly basis
General Assembly
Ruling body of the association, empowering the steering committee with responsibilities to manage the association
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Elects and dismisses Steering committee members
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Approve activities and budget for the coming year
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Decides on amendments to the association Charter
- Comprises of all members, and meets annually
Executive Committee
Responsible for implementing decisions made by steering committee and general assembly.
- Manages general operation and day to day activities
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Oversees the initiatives designed and implemented by the working groups
- Reports to the Steering Committee
- Full time employees with a 2 year contract
Working Groups
Technical councils formed as task forces to address challenges and opportunities thematically or specifically.
- Serves as a forum for dialogue, interaction and action
- Arranges own activities and reports to Executive Committee
- Works on project basis, dissolved after completion
![Structure & Operating Model](https://www.non-metallic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/illustration_structure.jpg)
Membership & Industry Representation
The association provides unique advantages to a variety of stakeholders. This exclusive value will maximize membership interest and traction across the value chain.
- Members across the whole nonmetallic value chain
- Large companies will be the key anchors for the nonmetallic association and will speak in one stronger voice
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) will benefit through various platforms to grow non metallic business
- Government authorities and non profit organizations will be offered the opportunity to join as partners
![Membership & Industry Representation](https://www.non-metallic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/membership_illustration.jpg)
Funding Model & Expenses
annual budget
The budget of the nonmetallic association should be assessed based on the overall vision and objectives of the association.
- Memberships fees (40-60%) will represent the majority of the nonmetallic association’s income
- Trade shows and conferences (20-30%) will also be an important source of revenue through delegate registration fees and sponsorships
- Other revenues (20 30%) will consist of training programs, publication sales, fees to access data intelligence platform, funding of specific project.
![annual budget](https://www.non-metallic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/funding_1-1.jpg)
annual expenses
Annual expenses of the association are reviewed every year by the Steering and Executive Committees, and voted by the General Assembly.
- Majority of the expenses will be linked to the day to day operations of the association
- Wages and labor costs (30-50%)
- Office related expenses (10-20%)
- Administrative expenses (5%)
- The development and implementation of the association projects, events and advocacy activities (20-30%)
- Annual expenses should match the total revenue, as the nonmetallic association is a non profit organization
![annual expenses](https://www.non-metallic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/funding_2-1.jpg)