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Arab LeagueSocial Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality Highly Cited Researchers 193 Scientists Citation Rankings - 2025

Discover the world’s highly cited researchers through the AD Scientific Index 2025 Citation Rankings.
These rankings evaluate scientists based on their total and recent citation counts, capturing the breadth and real-time currency of academic recognition. Citation data reveals how widely a scholar’s work is referenced, applied, and extended across diverse disciplines. The rankings are routinely updated to reflect ongoing citation growth, while eliminating distortions from excessive co-authorship and institutional inflation. Premium tools provide access to detailed citation dynamics, unethical citation behavior detection, and field-normalized benchmarking.

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Total 193 scientists
* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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52,869
World Rank
Kuwait
5
Country Rank
Gulf University for Science & Technology Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Yvette Reisinger
Gulf University for Science & Technology Kobe, Kuwait
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
tourism | marketin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    17,368
  • Last 6 Years
    7,324
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.422
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Rankings

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155,448
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
207
Country Rank
American University of Sharjah Logo
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Kichan Nam
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
MIS | IT Management and Strategy | Smart City and Smart Tourism | e-biz | Outsourcin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    7,024
  • Last 6 Years
    3,544
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.505
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Rankings

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206,996
World Rank
Jordan
95
Country Rank
University of Petra Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Anber Mohammad
University of Petra Amman, Jordan
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
tourism marketin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    5,281
  • Last 6 Years
    4,827
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.914
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Rankings

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257,364
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
390
Country Rank
Zayed University Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Anestis K Fotiadis
Zayed University Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Rural Tourism | Small Scale Events | Touris

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    4,189
  • Last 6 Years
    3,502
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.836
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Rankings

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299,494
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
499
Country Rank
Abu Dhabi University Logo
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
G Barry O'Mahony
Abu Dhabi University Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Hospitality Education | Leisure Services | Wine Marketing | Gastronomy | Travel Motivatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,520
  • Last 6 Years
    1,726
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.490
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Rankings

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315,154
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
526
Country Rank
Zayed University Logo
28
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Paolo Mura
Zayed University Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Touris

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    3,314
  • Last 6 Years
    2,728
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.823
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Rankings

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343,485
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
581
Country Rank
Zayed University Logo
36
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
John Gammack
Zayed University Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
informatics | knowledge management | intelligent systems | touris

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,985
  • Last 6 Years
    1,110
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.372
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Rankings

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353,879
World Rank
Oman
141
Country Rank
College of Applied Sciences Rustaq Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Mohammad Soliman
College of Applied Sciences Rustaq Johor, Oman
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Destination Marketing | Tourism Marketing | Consumer Behavior | Branding | AI in Marketing & H

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,876
  • Last 6 Years
    2,815
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.979
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Rankings

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413,406
World Rank
Jordan
336
Country Rank
Al Hussein Bin Talal University Logo
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Mukhles M Al Ababneh|Mukhles M. A. Al-Ababneh, Mukhles Al-Ababneh, مخلص منصور العبابنه
Al Hussein Bin Talal University Ma'an, Jordan
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Management | Hospitality Management | Human Resources Management | Total Quality Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,351
  • Last 6 Years
    1,943
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.826
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Rankings

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416,747
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
734
Country Rank
Skyline University College Logo
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Manoj Kumar
Skyline University College Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Retail | Marketing | International Business | Tourism | Psychology.Economic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,326
  • Last 6 Years
    1,298
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.558
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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441,614
World Rank
Jordan
389
Country Rank
University of Jordan Logo
121
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Omar Jawabreh
University of Jordan Amman, Jordan
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
AI Tourism | Hospitality & Tourism | Tourism Accounting | Hotel Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,148
  • Last 6 Years
    1,744
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.812
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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450,965
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
809
Country Rank
University of Al Dhaid Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Mohamad Abou-Shouk
University of Al Dhaid Dhaid, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Information Technology and Tourism | E-tourism | E-marketing | E-commerce | Travel Agent

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    2,086
  • Last 6 Years
    1,689
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.810
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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500,563
World Rank
Egypt
1,837
Country Rank
University of Sadat City Logo
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Ahmed Mohamed Elbaz
University of Sadat City Monufia, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Development | Human Resources in Tourism | Poverty Reduction | Travel Agencie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,795
  • Last 6 Years
    1,670
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.930
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Rankings

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522,019
World Rank
Egypt
1,982
Country Rank
Alexandria University Logo
115
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Osman Ahmed El Said
Alexandria University Alexandria, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Hospitality innovatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,685
  • Last 6 Years
    1,371
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.814
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Rankings

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531,587
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
977
Country Rank
Khalifa University of Science and Technology Logo
182
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Mark Neal
Khalifa University of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
leadership | tourism | poverty reduction | corruptio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,638
  • Last 6 Years
    577
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.352
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Rankings

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540,905
World Rank
Oman
284
Country Rank
German University of Technology in Oman Logo
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Heba Aziz
German University of Technology in Oman Al Athaiba, Oman
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Sustainable Development | Culture and Heritage Management | Sustainable Tourism Developmen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,593
  • Last 6 Years
    848
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.532
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* Total Citation Rankings

Rankings

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544,742
World Rank
Jordan
598
Country Rank
Al Hussein Bin Talal University Logo
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Mousa Masadeh
Al Hussein Bin Talal University Ma'an, Jordan
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Travel and Tourism | Tourism Management | Hospitality Management | Hotel Management | Human Resource

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,575
  • Last 6 Years
    1,104
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.701
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Rankings

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549,969
World Rank
Kuwait
156
Country Rank
Gulf University for Science & Technology Logo
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Omar Moufakkir
Gulf University for Science & Technology Kobe, Kuwait
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Sociology of tourism | Hospitality | Marketing | Consumer behavio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,552
  • Last 6 Years
    757
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.488
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Rankings

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551,211
World Rank
Egypt
2,209
Country Rank
Suez Canal University Logo
44
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Samy Zalat
Suez Canal University Ismailia, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
travellin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,547
  • Last 6 Years
    444
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.287
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Rankings

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565,457
World Rank
Egypt
2,331
Country Rank
Suez Canal University Logo
45
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Islam Elgammal
Suez Canal University Ismailia, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Sustainability | event management | Pilgrimage | Touris

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,484
  • Last 6 Years
    1,167
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.786
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Rankings

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585,852
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
1,083
Country Rank
University of Al Dhaid Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Asad Aburumman
University of Al Dhaid Dhaid, United Arab Emirates
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism Marketing | Tourism Management | Managemen

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,400
  • Last 6 Years
    1,111
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.794
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Rankings

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632,039
World Rank
Qatar
645
Country Rank
Al Rayyan International University Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Christopher S. Dutt
Al Rayyan International University Doha, Qatar
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Tourism | Communities | Expatriates | Strategy | Technology adoptio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,229
  • Last 6 Years
    1,158
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.942
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Rankings

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652,381
World Rank
Egypt
3,100
Country Rank
University of Sadat City Logo
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Bassam Samir Alromeedy
University of Sadat City Monufia, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
HRM - Tourism Management - Leadership - Entrepreneurship - Tourism Marketin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,161
  • Last 6 Years
    1,113
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.959
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Rankings

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681,778
World Rank
Saudi Arabia
3,819
Country Rank
Saudi Electronic University Logo
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Mohammad Jamal Khan
Saudi Electronic University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Healthcare Management | Medical Tourism | Tourism & Hospitality | Public Healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,070
  • Last 6 Years
    977
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.913
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Rankings

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695,719
World Rank
Egypt
3,517
Country Rank
Helwan University Logo
77
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Mohammed El Dief
Helwan University Cairo, Egypt
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Responsible Tourism | Hospitality Management | Environmental Management | Green Marketing | Consumer Behaviou

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    1,030
  • Last 6 Years
    604
  • Last 6 Years / Total
    0.586
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