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In 2015 Saudi Arabia had the largest growth of its region in the production of high-quality research tracked by the Nature Index, propelling the country into a leading position. Strong and fruitful collaborations with international powerhouses have been integral to the country’s rapid rise and it now has its sights firmly set on becoming a global player in science.
Strong connections with global scientific heavy-hitters and meaningful regional and domestic collaborations have thrust Saudi Arabia into a leading position in the Arab world.