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![[Presidency of State Security]](../images/s/sa_pss.gif) image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024The Presidency of State Security is a Saudi Arabian security body created in 
2017 by combining the counterterrorism and domestic intelligence services under 
one roof. The new body will be concerned with all matters related to state 
security, and will be overseen by the king. The new state security agency is 
headed by intelligence chief, who holds the rank of a minister.
Its flag 
is white with emblem is placed in the middle of the flag. The emblem consists of 
the state emblem and a red scroll under it with Arabic name of Presidency.
Image of flag: 
https://www.eyeofdubai.ae/news
  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
![[Special Security Force]](../images/s/sa^ssf.gif) 
 image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
The Special Security Forces concerns with combating terrorist operations in 
all its forms, intervening in armed riots and protecting VIPs. It also works to 
provide air protection for the fleet of Saudi Arabian Airlines. The Special 
Security Forces operate under the Presidency of State Security.
Its flag 
is blue with national flag in the canton, and with emblem placed on a white disc 
in the fly.
  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
![[Special Emergency Force]](../images/s/sa^sef.gif) image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
image by  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024
based on photo
The Special Emergency Force is a special operations counter-terrorism unit of 
the Presidency of State Security. It was established in 1972; its main job was 
to control riots and demonstration alongside assisting other police forces in 
combating drug trafficking and criminals.
Its flag is white with its 
emblem placed in the middle of the flag on a blue disc. It consists of state 
emblem flanked by green palm leaves, Saudi crown is placed on top, and a red 
scroll with its Arabic name placed underneath.
  Zoltan Horvath, 24 September 2024