Riyadh: Saudi universities have dominated the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) 2024 Top 100 Worldwide Universities list, which ranks the top 100 universities granted utility patents during the calendar year.

According to Saudi Press Agency, King Faisal University led the global list with 631 patents. King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals secured 5th place with 265 patents, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University ranked 15th with 141 patents, and King Saud University placed 64th with 56 patents.

Council of Universities Affairs Secretary-General Dr. Bassam Al-Bassam attributed this success to the significant transformation of Saudi universities, particularly in scientific research and innovation. He emphasized their emergence as hubs for research aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, supported by the Kingdom’s leadership and the minister of education.

Al-Bassam congratulated the universities and expressed optimism for continued achievements.