- Contribution to the development of science and technology in the country

- Encouragement of the spirit of research

- Promotion of the State’s scientific and cultural levels

- Access to the latest scientific findings and innovations through teamwork, and absorbing, encouraging and supporting eminent researchers and scholars.

1. Development of the boundaries of science and the promotion of the State’s scientific and research levels

2. Studies on and analysis of the status of science, technology, education and research at the national scale, as well as giving advice to relevant authorities for the improvement of the existing condition

3. Providing expert opinions on fundamental issues and topics of science, research, and technology referred to the Academy by the government, scientific institutions, and research centers

4. Studies on the experiences of other countries on the development of science, technologies, and the latest scientific findings and their applications on the basis of the existing background and facilities in the State

5. Encouragement of scientists and researches for the development of scientific and cultural works through material and spiritual support

6. Facilitation of the exchange of views, information and research findings among scientists and researchers

7. Exchange with scientists and researchers of other academies of the world, particularly Islamic and the Third World Countries, by awarding sabbatical leaves and scholarships to scholars through relevant authorities

8. Studies and comments made on codes of promoting the quality of national and international scientific seminars, congresses and conferences and the evaluation of such symposia

9. Organization of seminars, congresses and conferences on the latest scientific, technological and cultural findings

10. Dissemination of scientific information by publishing scientific and research journals and books, especially the results of new scientific and cultural findings, at national and international levels

11. Awarding prizes, rewards and medals to distinguished scholars, researchers and   institutions that have made outstanding scientific and cultural contributions 

12. Proposal of the allocation of credits and provision of facilities for the activities of prominent researchers

13. Review and approval of the membership of the Academy in international organizations and societies having similar aims and duties within the laws and regulations of the State