Taylor & Francis in MENA
Inspiring research, shaping the region’s tomorrow

Introduction to Taylor & Francis in the UAE
For over two centuries, Taylor & Francis has been dedicated to sharing knowledge, supporting research, and helping ideas make a meaningful impact. In the United Arab Emirates, this commitment comes to life through close collaboration with universities, research institutions, and government bodies, strengthening the country’s academic and research landscape. As the UAE continues to invest in education, innovation, and a knowledge-based future, we are proud to support this journey. Our work aligns with the priorities of the UAE Ministry of Education, helping to enhance research quality, empower educators and students, and foster a culture of discovery and innovation.

Advancing the UAE’s Academic Future
Taylor & Francis offers a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to meet the needs of the UAE market. These include:
Open Access Agreements in UAE
Taylor & Francis collaborates with leading global institutions and funding organizations to support researchers in publishing their work as gold open access in their preferred journals. Through tailored open access agreements, affiliated corresponding authors can publish open access without any personal costs or can benefit from reduced article publishing charges.
Our current agreements in the UAE include:
Visit your institution’s dedicated agreement page on our website for detailed information about eligibility criteria and the journal coverage specific to each agreement.


Benefits of Open Access Agreements
Our open access agreements are designed to make publishing more accessible, more inclusive, and more impactful for researchers and their institutions. They help remove practical barriers while giving important research the opportunity to be discovered, read, and used more widely.
Publish in 2,000 trusted journals across all disciplines
Benefit from institutional funding, reducing or eliminating personal publishing costs
Increase research impact with 7x more downloads and 48% more citations
Maintain high publishing standards through rigorous peer review
Watch this video to learn more about how open access agreements work at Taylor & Francis and why they matter.
Watch the ‘How open access agreements work’ video on Youtube
Testimonials from UAE Researchers
“As a political scientist, I feel like the journey with Taylor and Francis is always enriching, especially because it’s a very reputable publishing house. Any social scientist and any academic or researcher would want to publish in a publishing house that is reputable. Sometimes it does take time, but that is precisely because it’s a rigorous peer review process, and for you to publish in a reputable journal, it should take time. So, I highly recommend Taylor and Francis, and the journey has always been enriching.”
“My research journey with Taylor and Francis is amazing. Taylor and Francis journals are my first choice; they are the most authentic journals that I find, and so I always look out for them.”
''I have published several articles with Taylor & Francis. Taylor & Francis has a wide platform in terms of topics and in terms of interdisciplinarity in social sciences. The most exciting moment is when you get it submitted somewhere and you want it to be published. It's a good platform to publish in.''
Upcoming Events in the UAE
At Taylor & Francis, our work in the UAE goes beyond publishing. It is also about creating moments of connection across the academic community, spaces where ideas can be shared, researchers can feel supported, and institutions can come together to explore new possibilities for teaching, learning, and research.
We are proud to organise, sponsor, and participate in a range of academic events across the UAE, including academic publishing workshops, research seminars, and conferences. These events are designed to inform, inspire, and strengthen the research community by offering practical guidance, encouraging dialogue, and opening new opportunities for collaboration. To stay updated on all upcoming events, including dates, locations, and times, visit our dedicated events page:

Experience the Impact of our Events
Taylor & Francis has a rich history of organizing and participating in impactful events across the UAE. From academic publishing workshops to research seminars and conferences, our events are designed to empower researchers, educators, and institutions.
Watch the video to experience the highlights from our past events, featuring:
Dynamic workshops and seminars
Engaging conferences with thought leaders
Interviews with attendees and speakers sharing their experiences
Connect with our commercial team and inquire about participation or collaboration opportunities.
Explore Our Past Events
Every event tells a story of shared knowledge, professional growth, and academic connection. Explore memorable moments and impactful engagements from past Taylor & Francis events in the UAE through our dedicated gallery of images.
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