Emirates Scholar Research Center
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Est. 2019 · United Arab Emirates
About Emirates Scholar
About Emirates Scholar
Center for Research & Studies
The UAE’s first scientific enabler — pioneering the indexing, publishing, and promotion of scholarly research to build a knowledge economy that leads the world.
2019
Aligned with
UAE Centennial 2071
Year Founded
Aligned with
UAE Centennial 2071
Who We Are
The UAE’s First Dedicated
Our Full Story
The UAE’s First Dedicated
Scientific Enabler
Founded in 2019, Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies became the first specialized entity in the UAE focused on indexing, publishing, and promoting scientific research, abstracts, and studies across diverse fields.
The Center operates under the wise directives of the UAE leadership, contributing directly to the goals of the UAE Centennial 2071 — which emphasizes building a knowledge-based, diverse, and sustainable economy led by Emirati talent.
“Empowering the UAE to lead the world in knowledge production, scientific innovation, and evidence-based policy — anchored in Emirati values and global vision.”
Scientific Publishing
Peer-reviewed journals and publications meeting global academic standards.
Research Indexing
The UAE’s first specialized indexing entity for scholarly content.
International Reach
Connecting UAE scholars with the global research community.
Scientific Awards
Recognizing outstanding contributions to research across the Gulf region.
Impact & Reach
Driving Research Excellence
Driving Research Excellence
Across the UAE & the World
2019
Year Founded
1st
In UAE for Indexing
GCC+
Regional Coverage
2071
Centennial Aligned
Purpose & Direction
Mission, Vision & Values
Rooted in UAE leadership’s vision — building a knowledge economy that sets a global standard.
Our Mission
To manage, index, and disseminate scientific output; organize international conferences; oversee regional scientific awards; and foster an environment that encourages innovation and strengthens the culture of scientific research across the UAE and the Arab world.
Our Vision
To position the UAE as a global hub for knowledge production — reinforcing the nation’s standing as a center of scientific excellence, tolerance, and sustainable development, aligned with UAE Vision 2071 and UAE Centennial 2071.
Our Values
Scientific integrity, academic rigor, 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.
01
Scientific Publishing & Journals
Managing peer-reviewed journals and publications benchmarked against Web of Science, Scopus, and Springer Nature quality criteria.
02
Research Indexing & Dissemination
The UAE’s first specialized indexing entity — maximising visibility, citation impact, and global reach for researchers and institutions.
03
International Conferences & Events
Organising high-calibre academic conferences that unite researchers, academics, and decision-makers from the UAE, the Gulf, and beyond.
04
Regional Scientific Awards
Honouring groundbreaking research contributions across diverse fields through our regional scientific awards program.
UAE Leadership Vision
Aligned with the UAE’s
Aligned with the UAE’s
Centennial 2071 Vision
Emirates Scholar operates under the wise directives of UAE leadership — directly contributing to the UAE Centennial 2071 goals of building a knowledge-based, sustainable economy with Emirati talent at its helm.
Serving as a strategic bridge between scientific entities, government institutions, and the private sector, the Center enables 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 Family 2026
Community & Collaboration
Emirati Leadership
National Talent 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 UAE’s global ambitions for science and technology leadership.
Policy Impact
Delivering evidence-based 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.
Emerging Trend Monitoring
Tracking transformative global ideas and phenomena, especially within the Gulf region.
Multi-Sector Collaboration
Connecting academics, researchers, and decision-makers locally and internationally.
Global Standards Compliance
Ensuring full adherence to international norms in scholarly publishing and indexing.
Explore Emirates Scholar
Your Gateway to World-Class Research
Journals, publications, events, awards and more — all built to advance UAE scholarship and connect you to the global research community.
Journals
Browse peer-reviewed scientific journals spanning diverse academic disciplines.
View All JournalsPublications
Access research papers, studies, and scientific abstracts published through our center.
View PublicationsEvents & Conferences
Join international academic conferences and scientific events organized by Emirates Scholar.
View EventsScientific Awards
Recognising excellence in research through our regional scientific awards program.
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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.