Founded in 1999, Dar Al-Hekma University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Jeddah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Makkah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Dar Al-Hekma University (DAH) is a women only Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Dar Al-Hekma University (DAH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. DAH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.