The Kingdom has witnessed in the past three decades a comprehensive industrial & technological development, which required skilled national work force. Based on this urging need, a Royal decree, Number 7/H/5267, was issued in 7/3/1403H. This came in line with the decision of the Higher Committee for Educational Policies, number 209, 1403H which stressed the importance of technical education.  

Hence, the College of Technology at Dammam was established in 1408H where General & Industrial Secondary School graduates were enrolled in different College departments (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive & Electronics).