The department of Mathematics was established in 1958 and is the oldest department in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ever since its inception, the department continues to maintain its leadership in the field of quality teaching and research. Moreover, it is rendering community services vis-a-vis the needs of Mathematics and its applications in the society.  Presently, the department is offering five different programs in Mathematics; namely two Undergraduate, two Masters and one Doctoral program. The department also develops its Academic and Research programs in conformity with the needs and requirements of job markets and various developments in different areas of activities in the kingdom. Recently, on these lines the department has started a new undergraduate program in the field of Actuarial Mathematics and Finance.