List is considered a reliable reference for evaluating the quality of scientific output and is widely respected within the global academic community KFSHRC CEO Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh: We are proud of this achievement, which reflects the continuous efforts and ambitious vision we uphold at KFSHRC RIYADH: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center is celebrating the recognition of 28 of its scientists in Stanford University’s list of the top 2 percent of the most-cited researchers globally across various disciplines over the past year. The listing was celebrated at KFSHRC’s pavilion at the Global Health Exhibition, which concluded on Wednesday. The exhibition was attended by health leaders and experts from around the world. Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC, said: “We are proud of this achievement, which reflects the continuous efforts and ambitious vision we uphold at KFSHRC. It also reflects the broader national commitment to fostering research, innovation and advancement in the health care sector. We reaffirm our commitment to furthering our efforts in serving humanity and elevating health care standards to unprecedented levels.” Stanford University annually publishes a list of 180,000 researchers, representing the top 2 percent globally across 28 fields, whose research has garnered the highest citations in international scientific journals. The list is considered a reliable reference for evaluating the quality of scientific output and is widely respected within the global academic community. At its pavilion in the Global Health Exhibition, KFSHRC is showcasing its latest health care innovations and solutions, including the Mobile Stroke Unit, which accelerates treatment for stroke patients, reduces disabilities and lowers mortality rates. KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th globally in the list of the world’s top 250 Academic Medical Centers for the second consecutive year and recognized as the most valuable health care brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, it has been ranked among the world’s best 250 hospitals and included in the World’s Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine.