Riyadh: Secretary-General of Amman-based Association of Arab Universities (AAU), Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama, emphasized the strategic priority of advancing Arab scientific publishing. He highlighted the importance of the Arab Impact Factor initiatives in enhancing publishing quality and improving its position in international indicators during the 10th Conference on the Arab Impact Factor. The conference was hosted by King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia and saw participation from university presidents, academics, and researchers across various Arab nations.
According to Jordan News Agency, the AAU’s involvement in the conference aligns with its commitment to supporting Arab scientific and research efforts, as well as promoting academic integration among higher education institutions in the region. Dr. Salama mentioned that the AAU regards the Arab Impact Factor project as a strategic initiative and plans to incorporate programs in its upcoming strategy that will support and advance scientific research in Arab universities, expanding its global impact.
The conference addressed a range of topics related to the classification of Arab journals and mechanisms to support researchers. Discussions included strategies to elevate the standards of scientific journals to compete on a global scale and examined the experiences of Arab universities in enhancing the quality of their research and outputs.