Sana'a:Sana'a University has achieved significant progress in global research rankings, advancing 105 places in the AD Scientific Index for 2027. The university now ranks 2,151st globally, up from 2,256th in the July 2026 edition, out of 19,674 universities included in the ranking.
According to Yemen News Agency, the university has also improved its standing within Asia, moving 52 places from 808th to 756th among 10,770 universities. It retains the top position among the 38 Yemeni universities featured in the index. This progress follows the university's substantial rise in the July 2026 edition, where it climbed 560 places globally and 232 places within Asia.
The results underscore Sana'a University's continued excellence and growing influence in research performance and scientific impact. University Rector Dr. Mohammed Al-Bukhaiti congratulated the university community for their efforts in strengthening the institution's reputation in science and research. He emphasized the importance of collective work and commitment to enhancing academic, research, and institutional performance.
Dr. Al-Bukhaiti highlighted the university's dedication to fostering scientific research and supporting researchers through incentives for scientific publication, encouraging publication in peer-reviewed journals to enhance research quality and visibility. He also noted the university's focus on directing research toward societal needs and transforming findings into practical applications, with some research outcomes contributing to national production.
The "AD Scientific Index," a specialized ranking system, evaluates research performance using data from Google Scholar, incorporating metrics such as the H-index, i10-index, and citation counts for a comprehensive assessment of research output and impact.
