Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies
The UAE's first specialised institution for indexing, publishing, and promoting scientific research — connecting Emirati and global scholarship to advance a knowledge economy.
Established in 2019, Emirates Scholar Center for Research & Studies is the first specialised entity in the United Arab Emirates dedicated to indexing, publishing, and promoting scientific research, abstracts, and studies across a wide range of academic and professional fields.
Operating under the directives of the UAE's leadership, Emirates Scholar Center manages and disseminates scientific output, organises international conferences, and oversees regional scientific awards across the Middle East — while upholding full compliance with international standards for scholarly publishing and indexing.
The Center exists to cultivate innovation, strengthen the culture of scientific inquiry, and reinforce 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.
The scale of our contribution to global scholarship
A snapshot of Emirates Scholar Center's growing footprint across research, publishing, and knowledge dissemination.
Aligned with the UAE's national vision
Everything Emirates Scholar Center does is aligned with the UAE Centennial 2071 — the national roadmap toward a knowledge-based, diversified, and sustainable economy powered by Emirati talent.
As a strategic bridge between scientific entities, government institutions, and the private sector, the Center helps translate research into real-world impact, evidence-based policy, and pioneering initiatives that advance the UAE's global standing in science, tolerance, and sustainable development.
Vision, Mission & Values
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 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.
The principles that guide our work
Scientific Integrity
Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethics in every study we index and publish.
Academic Rigour
Maintaining the highest peer-reviewed standards across every discipline.
Innovation
Cultivating new ideas and forward-looking research that drives progress.
Inclusivity
Welcoming diverse scholars, fields, and perspectives from across the region.
Global Collaboration
Connecting researchers and institutions worldwide, underpinned by Emirati values.
One partner across the research lifecycle
Our work is organised into six connected service hubs — three supporting institutions and journals, and three supporting individual researchers and authors — delivered end to end by the same in-house academic, editorial, and production teams.
Research & Advisory
Emirates Scholar Center's Research & Advisory practice brings together three connected services — strategic advisory and consultancy, commissioned and collaborative studies, and hands-on methodology and statistical support — delivered by researchers who actively publish and review in the fields they advise on.
- Advisory & Consultancy
- Studies & Research
- Methodology & Statistical Support
Journal & Indexing
Managed journal hosting with a full peer-review workflow, white-label solutions for institutions launching their own titles, and consultancy for editorial teams preparing an indexing application.
- Journal Hosting & Peer-Review
- White-Label Journal Solutions
- Indexing Consultancy
Events & Conferences
Full conference management, speaker and agenda coordination, sponsorship and exhibitor programmes, and scientific awards — run as one connected service.
- Conference Management
- Speakers & Agenda
- Sponsorship & Exhibitor
- Scientific Awards & Recognition
- Conference Proceedings
Training Academy
Structured courses in research methodology and academic writing, plus certifications — designed to build real research and publishing capacity.
Explore For researchers & authorsPublishing Services
Emirates Scholar is a publisher in its own right. We publish original scientific manuscripts, academic books and dissertations, and research reports and case studies — each taken through real peer review, professional production, and permanent, citable preservation, with editing and Arabic-English translation available throughout.
- Scientific Manuscript
- Books & Dissertation
- Reports & Case Studies
Authors & Members Services
Researcher membership, official certificates and letters, and research visibility and marketing — designed around the researcher rather than the institution.
- Researcher Membership
- Certificates & Letters
- Research Visibility & Marketing
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 researchers to meet global publishing and citation standards through workshops and our Training Academy.
Emerging Trend Monitoring
Tracking transformative global ideas and 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.
Guided by distinguished leadership
Emirates Scholar Center is overseen by a Board of Trustees, an Advisory Committee, and a Scientific Committee — 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 Committee
Expert academics and senior practitioners advising on research direction, quality standards, and academic policy.
Meet the Advisory CommitteeScientific Committee
Distinguished researchers who steer the academic and scientific direction, safeguarding scholarly rigour across disciplines.
Meet the Scientific CommitteeBe part of the UAE's scientific future
Whether you are a researcher, an academic institution, a government entity, or a private-sector organisation, Emirates Scholar Center is your partner in advancing knowledge, innovation, and scientific excellence.
