Nature Index 2016 Saudi Arabia

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.

Saudi Arabia has a bold plan to diversify from its oil industry to create a knowledge economy.

In a troubled region, Saudi Arabia is capitalizing on its relative stability and resource wealth.

With the benefit of a sustainable plan and the funds to back it, Saudi Arabia is aiming high.

International collaboration is yielding major breakthroughs and an increase in quality output.

Collaborating close to home means solving mutual problems and forging regional networks.

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