Sultan Qaboos University dedicates top priority to scientific research and the generation of scientific publications based on outstanding research results and accomplishments in basic and applied sciences and humanities. This process is critical for the sustenance of scientific advancement and for perpetual enrichment of knowledge that could cater to diverse interests and needs of the academia, experts, specialists and the wider community of researchers.

The Academic Publication Board was established by Sultan Qaboos University in 2003, to develop scientific books, translated and authenticated materials, essays and research results submitted to Arabic and English journals. Essentially, the Academic Publication Board forms the rules& foundations of a whole range of scientific journals, and generation of edited and translated books.

The Academic Publication Board releases a number of scientific journals that provide a critical platform for the researchers to have their scientific accomplishments published in major disciplines and scientific streams. Each of the journals is carefully evolved, has a well defined scope and a standard format based on established institutional publication policy.

The Office of the Vice President for Postgraduate Studies & Research who has the responsibility of scientific research & publication sector also governs the Academic Publication Board. The Board releases 6 scientific journals, while exploring possibilities of new journals in future as deemed necessary. While, the Academic Publication Board is decisively moving in that direction, the Council presently generates 6 specialized journals (listed below:

These journals constitute the University vital window for the scientific community worldwide as regards research developments in the State of Kuwait. Thus, contributing significantly to international scientific efforts and endeavors towards advancement and improving the quality of life. This mission is unending and would remain institutional top priority through challenging times ahead.