Saudi Brilliance Goes Global: 14 Saudi University Researchers Ranked Among World’s Top Scientists

Stanford University has named 14 researchers from Alfaisal University among the world’s top two percent of scientists!

A recognition that highlights the Kingdom’s growing presence in global research and innovation.

The ranking, based on data from the Scopus research citation database, measures scientific impact and research quality across disciplines.

The annual list is divided into two categories, career-long impact and annual impact, spotlighting both long-standing contributions and recent high-impact studies.

Several of Alfaisal’s faculty members earned recognition in both categories

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Underscoring the university’s commitment to advancing cutting-edge research that shapes industries and improves lives. From engineering and medicine to sustainability and data science, their work continues to push boundaries and contribute to global progress.

This milestone reinforces Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, which prioritize knowledge, innovation, and the empowerment of local talent as key pillars of national development

Alfaisal University’s success serves as a shining example of how Saudi institutions are rising to global prominence — not just as centers of education, but as engines of discovery and creativity.

With 14 of its brightest minds now listed among the world’s scientific elite, Alfaisal University has proven that Saudi research isn’t just keeping up — it’s leading the way.