the university recorded a new qualitative achievement in its development process, in the THE Interdisciplinary Research 2026 classification, where it ranked ninth locally and 177th globally, achieving an advance of more than 150 places over last year.

this progress embodies the growth of the university’s research capabilities, the enhancement of the quality of its scientific system, and the increased impact of its outputs in the field of interdisciplinary research, which reflects the competence of academic staff and institutional support directed to research and innovation.

the university confirmed that this achievement comes as a result of continuous efforts to support researchers and provide a stimulating knowledge environment, consistent with national priorities and consistent with the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in developing the education and scientific research sector, and enhancing the position of Saudi universities on the map of global excellence.