King Abdullah II Center for Excellence was founded in January 2006 according to the Bylaw Number (6) of the Year 2006, preserving the significance of the name of the King Abdullah II Award for Excellence, as it is considered the most prestigious award for excellence on the national level in all sectors. His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al-Hussein is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, under which the Center is managed and supervised.