Emirates Scholar Research Center
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Who We Are
About Emirates Scholar
About Emirates Scholar
The UAE's Pioneering Scientific Enabler
Established in 2019, Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies (ESRC) stands as the first specialised entity in the United Arab Emirates dedicated to indexing, publishing, and promoting scientific research, abstracts, and studies across diverse academic and professional fields.
Operating under the wise directives of the UAE's leadership, Emirates Scholar contributes directly to the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071 — a national roadmap to build a knowledge-based, diversified, and sustainable economy led by distinguished Emirati talent. The Center plays a pivotal role in managing, indexing, and disseminating scientific output, organising international conferences, and overseeing regional scientific awards across the Middle East.
Beyond ensuring full compliance with international standards for scholarly publishing and indexing, ESRC is committed to building an environment that cultivates innovation, strengthens the culture of scientific inquiry, and reinforces the UAE's standing as a global hub for knowledge production, tolerance, and sustainable progress.
"We will continue to invest in scientific research as a strategic lever for impact and for consolidating the country's position as a global centre for specialised knowledge."
Dr. Abdulla Belhaif, Chancellor,Scientific Publishing
Peer-reviewed journals across engineering, medicine, business, AI, education, and tolerance studies.
Research Indexing
The UAE's first specialised indexing entity for scholarly content with global standards.
International Reach
Connecting UAE scholars with researchers from over 70 countries worldwide.
Scientific Awards
Recognising outstanding research contributions across the Middle East and beyond.
Measurable Impact
Driving Research Excellence
Driving Research Excellence
Across the UAE & the World
A snapshot of Emirates Scholar's growing contribution to global scholarship.
1,000+
Published
Papers
Papers
500K+
Paper Views
Yearly
Yearly
250K+
Active Members
& Researchers
& Researchers
13.4K
Libraries
Reached
Reached
72
Countries
Covered
Covered
40+
Academic & Org.
Partners
Partners
10K+
Research Downloads
Yearly
Yearly
200+
Specialised Reports
& Studies
& Studies
Purpose & Direction
Mission, Vision & Values
Rooted in the UAE leadership's vision — building a knowledge economy that sets a global benchmark.
Our Mission
To manage, index, and disseminate scientific output across the Middle East; organise international conferences; oversee regional scientific awards; and foster a thriving ecosystem that strengthens the culture of scientific research throughout the UAE and the wider Arab world.
Our Vision
To position the UAE as a global hub for knowledge production — reinforcing the nation's standing as a centre of scientific excellence, tolerance, and sustainable development, fully aligned with UAE Vision 2071 and the Centennial 2071 goals.
Our Values
Scientific integrity, academic rigour, innovation, inclusivity, and global collaboration — underpinned by Emirati values and the UAE's enduring commitment to excellence, tolerance, and sustainable progress for humanity.
Core Services
What We Do
Emirates Scholar integrates scientific publishing, academic capacity-building, and international partnerships to empower institutions and individuals to participate effectively in the global research community.
The Center places particular emphasis on monitoring emerging global trends and transformative ideas — especially within the Gulf region — to provide actionable insights, practical strategies, and evidence-based policy recommendations through collaborative scientific activities involving academics, researchers, and decision-makers from inside and outside the UAE.
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Scientific Publishing & Journals
Managing peer-reviewed journals benchmarked against international standards across engineering, medicine, business, AI, education, tolerance and more.
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Research Indexing & Dissemination
The UAE's first specialised indexing entity — maximising visibility, citation impact, and global reach for researchers and institutions.
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International Conferences & Events
Organising high-calibre conferences such as the Dialogue of Civilizations & Tolerance and the European-Arab Medical Congress, uniting global thought leaders.
04
Training Academy
Equipping researchers, government leaders, and institutions with skills in AI governance, futures thinking, data governance, and academic writing.
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Open Access Directory
Advancing the global open-access movement — making high-quality research freely accessible to scholars, practitioners, and the wider public.
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Regional Scientific Awards
Honouring groundbreaking research contributions through regional scientific awards that celebrate Emirati and Arab academic excellence.
UAE Leadership Vision
Aligned with the UAE's
Aligned with the UAE's
Centennial 2071 Vision
Emirates Scholar operates under the wise directives of the UAE's leadership — directly contributing to the UAE Centennial 2071 goals of building a knowledge-based, diversified, and sustainable economy with Emirati talent at its helm.
Today, the Center serves as a strategic bridge between scientific entities, government institutions, and the private sector, empowering scholars, researchers, and thought leaders to launch pioneering initiatives that advance the UAE's global standing in science, tolerance, and sustainable development.
UAE Centennial 2071
Knowledge Economy Focus
UAE Vision 2071
Scientific Excellence Hub
Year of the Family 2026
Family-Centred Research
Emirati Talent
National Capability First
Our Strategic Role
Strategic Bridge
Connecting scientific entities, government institutions, and the private sector to drive coordinated research impact across the UAE.
Innovation Enabler
Fostering an ecosystem where scholars launch pioneering initiatives aligned with the UAE's global ambitions for science and technology leadership.
Evidence-Based Policy
Delivering data-driven policy recommendations through collaborative activities with academics, researchers, and decision-makers from within the UAE and abroad.
Global Partnerships
Building international academic partnerships that elevate UAE research to world-class visibility and citation impact on the global stage.
How We Work
Our Integrated Approach
Combining publishing excellence, capacity-building, and global collaboration to empower the UAE research ecosystem at every level.
Academic Capacity Building
Training and empowering UAE researchers to meet global publishing and citation standards through workshops and our Training Academy.
Emerging Trend Monitoring
Tracking transformative global ideas and impactful phenomena, especially within the Gulf region, to inform tomorrow's research agenda.
Multi-Sector Collaboration
Connecting academics, researchers, and decision-makers locally and internationally through joint initiatives, conferences and applied studies.
Global Standards Compliance
Ensuring full adherence to international norms in scholarly publishing, peer review, and indexing — aligned with UNESCO open-science principles.
Governance & Leadership
Guided by Distinguished Leadership
Emirates Scholar is overseen by a Board of Trustees and an Advisory Board comprising accomplished UAE leaders, academics, and global thought-leaders.
Board of Trustees
Strategic oversight from prominent UAE figures who guide the Center's vision and long-term priorities.
Meet the BoardAdvisory Board
Expert academics and senior practitioners advising on research direction, quality standards, and academic policy.
Meet the AdvisorsOur Partners
National and international partners — including Zayed Authority for People of Determination, Hedayah Center, and University of Sharjah.
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Explore Emirates Scholar
Your Gateway to World-Class Research
Journals, publications, events, training, indexing — all built to advance UAE scholarship and connect you to the global research community.
Journals
Browse peer-reviewed scientific journals across diverse academic disciplines.
View All JournalsPublications
Access research papers, studies, and scientific abstracts published with us.
View PublicationsEvents & Conferences
Join international academic conferences and scientific events organised by ESRC.
View EventsTraining Academy
Specialised courses on AI governance, foresight, data governance, and research methodology.
View CoursesScientific Indexing
Submit your research for professional indexing and global visibility.
Learn MoreOpen Access Directory
Browse our open-access journals, conference proceedings, and research studies.
Open DirectoryAcademic Library
A growing repository of scholarly content available to researchers worldwide.
Visit LibraryInitiatives
Strategic initiatives advancing research culture, talent development, and impact.
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For Researchers & Authors
Tools to Advance Your Research
From manuscript submission to indexing and dissemination — Emirates Scholar offers end-to-end support for the modern researcher.
Author Support
Editing, formatting, and submission guidance.
Get SupportSubmission Guidelines
Manuscript standards and review process.
Read GuidelinesMembership
Join our community of researchers and reviewers.
Become a MemberResearch Collaboration
Partner with us on commissioned studies.
Collaborate
Join the Research Movement
Be Part of the UAE's
Be Part of the UAE's
Scientific Future
Whether you are a researcher, academic institution, government entity, or private sector organisation — Emirates Scholar is your partner in advancing knowledge, innovation, and scientific excellence aligned with the UAE's global ambitions and the spirit of UAE Centennial 2071.