About Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies

Established in 2019, the Emirates Scholar Center for Research and Studies (ESRC), subsidiary of Emirates Science and Research Foundation and is the first specialized scientific center in the UAE dedicated to indexing, publishing, and promoting research, abstracts, and scientific studies. The Center operates under the visionary guidance of the UAE leadership to achieve the nation’s ambitious UAE Centennial 2071 Vision, which emphasizes leveraging scientific research and development to build a knowledge-based, diversified economy led by skilled Emirati talents.

ESRC plays a pivotal role in managing, indexing, and disseminating scholarly works, conferences, and scientific awards across the Middle East. It fosters a climate of innovation, promotes a culture of scientific inquiry across academic and professional fields, and ensures research publications adhere to international indexing standards. Through these efforts, ESRC aims to position the UAE as a global leader in knowledge production, driving long-term prosperity and sustainable development that strengthens the nation’s standing as a trailblazer in research and advanced industries.

At ESRC, we monitor emerging trends, unconventional ideas, and imminent phenomena that shape the future in the short and long term, with a particular focus on the Gulf region. By analyzing and evaluating these dynamics, we provide actionable insights and tangible strategies to address trends using advanced methodologies. This work is supported by collaborative scientific activities involving academics, researchers, and prominent figures from the UAE and beyond.

Emirates Scholar actively promotes and enhances academic research to address critical challenges in various domains. By publishing thought leadership in management, commissioning studies, facilitating translations, and organizing conferences and seminars, we contribute to the development of administrative and developmental frameworks that align with the UAE’s progress.

The Center is dedicated to advancing research studies and building a robust evidence base to inform research planning, policy evaluation, and decision-making. ESRC is committed to shaping a scientifically-driven future for the UAE, ensuring that decisions grounded in data and research benefit science, society, and the broader economy.

ESRC serves as a nexus for collaboration between scientific entities, government institutions, and private organizations. By highlighting the pivotal role of research and innovation, the Center fosters connections that empower researchers, academics, and public figures to work together on groundbreaking initiatives. Through these efforts, ESRC reinforces the UAE’s reputation as a global hub for scientific excellence and impactful research methodologies.