Riyadh: King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) has achieved distinguished rankings in the SCImago Institutions Rankings 2026, topping several medical specialties nationally and securing advanced positions regionally and globally.

According to Saudi Press Agency, KSUMC ranked first in the Kingdom in Otorhinolaryngology, placing second in the Arab world and eighth in the Middle East. For the first time, it also ranked first in the Kingdom and the Arab world in Psychology, placing second in the Middle East.

In Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health, KSUMC placed third in the Kingdom, eighth in the Arab world, and 19th in the Middle East. In Surgery, it ranked third in the Kingdom, 10th in the Arab world, and 21st in the Middle East.

KSUMC entered the Dentistry ranking for the first time, placing sixth nationally, eighth in the Arab world, and 12th in the Middle East.

Additionally, KSUMC ranked second nationally and in the Arab world in Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, and Environmental Sciences.

These achievements reflect KSUMC's strategy of supporting scientific research, clinical excellence, and innovation, contributing to Saudi Arabia's global competitiveness in line with Saudi Vision 2030.