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Arab League Country Rankings 2025

"AD Scientific Index" produces valuable data reflecting the science policies of countries and institutions. We analyzed 21 countries, with data from 953 universities/institutions. See also: University Subject Rankings, Country Top Lists, All Universities, Private Universities, Public Universities, Institutions, Companies and Hospitals

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Total 129.453 scientist, 21 country, 953 institution

* Rankings
World Rank
32
Region Rank
10
Ranking Based On Selection :1
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Total Scientists: 14,403
Total Institutions: 99
Best
Public University
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Private University
Prince Sultan University
Institution
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Company
Islamic Development Bank
Hospital
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
* Rankings
World Rank
41
Region Rank
2
Ranking Based On Selection :2
Egypt
Egypt
Total Scientists: 33,261
Total Institutions: 98
Best
Public University
Cairo University
Private University
American University in Cairo
Institution
National Research Center, Egypt
Company
Independent Researcher Egypt
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
44
Region Rank
13
Ranking Based On Selection :3
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Total Scientists: 4,294
Total Institutions: 81
Best
Public University
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
Private University
University of Sharjah
Institution
Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence
Company
XPANCEO
Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
* Rankings
World Rank
46
Region Rank
15
Ranking Based On Selection :4
Qatar
Qatar
Total Scientists: 1,682
Total Institutions: 27
Best
Public University
Qatar University
Private University
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Institution
Sidra Medical and Research Center
Company
Hamad Medical Corporation
Hospital
Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
59
Region Rank
19
Ranking Based On Selection :5
Lebanon
Lebanon
Total Scientists: 2,594
Total Institutions: 26
Best
Public University
Université Libanaise
Private University
American University of Beirut
Institution
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
63
Region Rank
20
Ranking Based On Selection :6
Iraq
Iraq
Total Scientists: 22,651
Total Institutions: 125
Best
Public University
University of Technology Iraq
Private University
University of Human Development
Institution
Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research
Company
Central Bank of Iraq
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
66
Region Rank
22
Ranking Based On Selection :7
Jordan
Jordan
Total Scientists: 5,561
Total Institutions: 34
Best
Public University
University of Jordan
Private University
University of Petra
Institution
Royal Scientific Society
Company
Central Bank of Jordan
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
72
Region Rank
5
Ranking Based On Selection :8
Algeria
Algeria
Total Scientists: 22,870
Total Institutions: 109
Best
Public University
Université Setif 1 Ferhat Abbas Setif
Private University
Université d'Eloued
Institution
Zentre de développement des énergies renouvelables
Company
Sonatrach
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
74
Region Rank
25
Ranking Based On Selection :9
Kuwait
Kuwait
Total Scientists: 1,172
Total Institutions: 23
Best
Public University
Kuwait University
Private University
Gulf University for Science & Technology
Institution
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Company
Kuwait Oil Company
Hospital
Amiri Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
75
Region Rank
6
Ranking Based On Selection :10
Morocco
Morocco
Total Scientists: 6,450
Total Institutions: 54
Best
Public University
Université Mohammed V de Rabat
Private University
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Institution
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique INRA
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
76
Region Rank
26
Ranking Based On Selection :11
Oman
Oman
Total Scientists: 1,664
Total Institutions: 39
Best
Public University
Sultan Qaboos University
Private University
University of Nizwa
Institution
Company
Petroleum Development Oman
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
79
Region Rank
27
Ranking Based On Selection :12
Palestine
Palestine
Total Scientists: 2,220
Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
An Najah National University
Private University
Arab American University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Makassed Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
81
Region Rank
7
Ranking Based On Selection :13
Tunisia
Tunisia
Total Scientists: 1,646
Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
Université de Sfax
Private University
ESPRIT
Institution
Institution de la Recherche et de l'Enseignement Supérieur Agricoles
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
94
Region Rank
31
Ranking Based On Selection :14
Bahrain
Bahrain
Total Scientists: 576
Total Institutions: 23
Best
Public University
University of Bahrain
Private University
Ahlia University
Institution
Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain
Company
Central Bank of Bahrain
Hospital
Government Hospitals, Bahrain
* Rankings
World Rank
109
Region Rank
17
Ranking Based On Selection :15
Sudan
Sudan
Total Scientists: 1,739
Total Institutions: 49
Best
Public University
University of Khartoum
Private University
University of Medical Sciences & Technology
Institution
Mycetoma Research Centre
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
110
Region Rank
35
Ranking Based On Selection :16
Yemen
Yemen
Total Scientists: 1,122
Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
Sana'a University
Private University
Azal University of Human Development
Institution
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
121
Region Rank
22
Ranking Based On Selection :17
Libya
Libya
Total Scientists: 2,677
Total Institutions: 33
Best
Public University
University of Tripoli
Private University
Libyan International Medical University
Institution
Libyan Petroleum Institute
Company
Sirte Oil Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
137
Region Rank
39
Ranking Based On Selection :18
Syria
Syria
Total Scientists: 2,484
Total Institutions: 31
Best
Public University
Tishreen University
Private University
Syrian Private University
Institution
Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquees et de Technologie Damascus
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
170
Region Rank
36
Ranking Based On Selection :19
Somalia
Somalia
Total Scientists: 336
Total Institutions: 27
Best
Public University
Amoud University
Private University
SIMAD University Mogadishu
Institution
Company
Hospital
Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
172
Region Rank
37
Ranking Based On Selection :20
Djibouti
Djibouti
Total Scientists: 37
Total Institutions: 3
Best
Public University
Université de Djibouti
Private University
Institution
Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches de Djibouti
Company
Hospital
* Rankings
World Rank
191
Region Rank
47
Ranking Based On Selection :21
Mauritania
Mauritania
Total Scientists: 21
Total Institutions: 7
Best
Public University
Université de Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Private University
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de Nouakchott
Institution
Institut Mauritanien de Recherches Océanographiques et des Pêches
Company
Hospital
Rankings
World Rank:
32
Region Rank:
10
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Total Scientists: 14,403 | Total Institutions: 99
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
King Abdullah University of Science & Technology
Prince Sultan University
Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Islamic Development Bank
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Rankings
World Rank:
41
Region Rank:
2
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Egypt
Egypt
Total Scientists: 33,261 | Total Institutions: 98
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Cairo University
American University in Cairo
National Research Center, Egypt
Independent Researcher Egypt
Rankings
World Rank:
44
Region Rank:
13
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Total Scientists: 4,294 | Total Institutions: 81
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Khalifa University of Science and Technology
University of Sharjah
Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence
XPANCEO
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Rankings
World Rank:
46
Region Rank:
15
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Qatar
Qatar
Total Scientists: 1,682 | Total Institutions: 27
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Qatar University
University of Doha for Science and Technology
Sidra Medical and Research Center
Hamad Medical Corporation
Aspetar Qatar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital
Rankings
World Rank:
59
Region Rank:
19
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Lebanon
Lebanon
Total Scientists: 2,594 | Total Institutions: 26
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université Libanaise
American University of Beirut
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
Rankings
World Rank:
63
Region Rank:
20
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Iraq
Iraq
Total Scientists: 22,651 | Total Institutions: 125
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
University of Technology Iraq
University of Human Development
Kurdistan Institution for Strategic Studies and Scientific Research
Central Bank of Iraq
Rankings
World Rank:
66
Region Rank:
22
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Jordan
Jordan
Total Scientists: 5,561 | Total Institutions: 34
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
University of Jordan
University of Petra
Royal Scientific Society
Central Bank of Jordan
Rankings
World Rank:
72
Region Rank:
5
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Algeria
Algeria
Total Scientists: 22,870 | Total Institutions: 109
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université Setif 1 Ferhat Abbas Setif
Université d'Eloued
Zentre de développement des énergies renouvelables
Sonatrach
Rankings
World Rank:
74
Region Rank:
25
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Kuwait
Kuwait
Total Scientists: 1,172 | Total Institutions: 23
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Kuwait University
Gulf University for Science & Technology
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Kuwait Oil Company
Amiri Hospital
Rankings
World Rank:
75
Region Rank:
6
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Morocco
Morocco
Total Scientists: 6,450 | Total Institutions: 54
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université Mohammed V de Rabat
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique INRA
Rankings
World Rank:
76
Region Rank:
26
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Oman
Oman
Total Scientists: 1,664 | Total Institutions: 39
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Sultan Qaboos University
University of Nizwa
Petroleum Development Oman
Rankings
World Rank:
79
Region Rank:
27
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Palestine
Palestine
Total Scientists: 2,220 | Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
An Najah National University
Arab American University
Makassed Hospital
Rankings
World Rank:
81
Region Rank:
7
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Tunisia
Tunisia
Total Scientists: 1,646 | Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université de Sfax
ESPRIT
Institution de la Recherche et de l'Enseignement Supérieur Agricoles
Rankings
World Rank:
94
Region Rank:
31
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Bahrain
Bahrain
Total Scientists: 576 | Total Institutions: 23
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
University of Bahrain
Ahlia University
Supreme Council for Environment, Bahrain
Central Bank of Bahrain
Government Hospitals, Bahrain
Rankings
World Rank:
109
Region Rank:
17
Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Sudan
Sudan
Total Scientists: 1,739 | Total Institutions: 49
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
University of Khartoum
University of Medical Sciences & Technology
Mycetoma Research Centre
Rankings
World Rank:
110
Region Rank:
35
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Yemen
Yemen
Total Scientists: 1,122 | Total Institutions: 25
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Sana'a University
Azal University of Human Development
Rankings
World Rank:
121
Region Rank:
22
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Libya
Libya
Total Scientists: 2,677 | Total Institutions: 33
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
University of Tripoli
Libyan International Medical University
Libyan Petroleum Institute
Sirte Oil Company
Rankings
World Rank:
137
Region Rank:
39
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Syria
Syria
Total Scientists: 2,484 | Total Institutions: 31
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Tishreen University
Syrian Private University
Institut Supérieur des Sciences Appliquees et de Technologie Damascus
Rankings
World Rank:
170
Region Rank:
36
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
Somalia
Somalia
Total Scientists: 336 | Total Institutions: 27
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Amoud University
SIMAD University Mogadishu
Mogadishu Somali Turkey Training and Research Hospital
Rankings
World Rank:
172
Region Rank:
37
Ranking Based On Selection: 20
Djibouti
Djibouti
Total Scientists: 37 | Total Institutions: 3
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université de Djibouti
Centre d'Etudes et de Recherches de Djibouti
Rankings
World Rank:
191
Region Rank:
47
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Mauritania
Mauritania
Total Scientists: 21 | Total Institutions: 7
Best
Public University
Private University
Institution
Company
Hospital
Université de Nouakchott Al Aasriya
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique de Nouakchott
Institut Mauritanien de Recherches Océanographiques et des Pêches