According to Nature Index, Saudi Arabia had the largest growth in the MENA region in 2015 in the production of high-quality research tracked by the Nature Index thus propelling the country into a leading position. Its 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.

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