Science and the Future Center research team
About the Center

Where Gulf Research Meets World-Class Science

For over 15 years, the Science and the Future Center has been the region's most trusted partner for clinical research, biostatistics, and academic training — empowering thousands of clinicians and researchers to publish, advance, and lead.

15+

Years of Research Excellence

2,400+

Researchers Trained

180+

Published Studies Supported

12

Gulf & MENA Institutions Partnered

Our Mission

Elevating Research Standards Across the Arab World

Science and the Future Center is a premier scientific research and professional education institution serving the Gulf region. We bridge the gap between academic research and professional practice, empowering clinicians, academics, and researchers to achieve excellence.

Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge and empower Gulf region professionals through rigorous research support and world-class online education — delivered with integrity, precision, and a commitment to measurable impact.

End-to-end research support from design to publication
Internationally trained team with Gulf-specific expertise
Strict ethical standards and IRB-aligned protocols
Proven track record across 180+ published studies
SAF Research Laboratory

SCFHS Accredited Center

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties

Authority & Credentials

Recognized by the Institutions That Matter

Our accreditations, affiliations, and partnerships reflect a sustained commitment to international research standards and regional health advancement.

Institutional Affiliations

  • King Saud University — Research Collaboration Partner
  • King Abdullah Medical City — Clinical Research Partner
  • Saudi Health Council — Accredited Training Provider
  • Arab Board of Health Specializations — Recognized Center

Accreditations & Certifications

  • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) — Accredited
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) — Certified Training
  • ICH-GCP International Standards Compliance
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certified

International Recognition

  • WHO Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office — Collaborating Center
  • Cochrane Collaboration — Affiliated Systematic Review Group
  • EQUATOR Network — Reporting Guidelines Endorser
  • Gulf Cooperation Council Health Ministers Council — Recognized
Leadership Team

Internationally Trained. Gulf-Rooted.

Our leadership team combines advanced degrees from the world's top research institutions with deep expertise in the Gulf healthcare and academic landscape.

Prof. Mohammed Al-Rashidi
94 pubs

Prof. Mohammed Al-Rashidi

Founder & Scientific Director

MD, PhD — King Saud University · Harvard Medical School Fellow

Clinical EpidemiologyBiostatisticsHealth Policy Research
Dr. Sara Al-Mutairi
47 pubs

Dr. Sara Al-Mutairi

Head of Research Training

PhD Biostatistics — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

BiostatisticsSPSS & RSystematic Reviews
Dr. Noura Al-Qahtani
38 pubs

Dr. Noura Al-Qahtani

Director of Academic Programs

PhD Research Methodology — University of Edinburgh

Research DesignQualitative MethodsAcademic Writing
Dr. Khalid Al-Harbi
62 pubs

Dr. Khalid Al-Harbi

Scientific Writing Lead

MD, MSc Clinical Research — Imperial College London

Scientific PublicationGrant WritingPeer Review
Our Values

The Principles That Guide Every Project

Scientific Rigor

Every methodology we teach and every service we deliver is grounded in internationally validated research standards — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Confidentiality & Ethics

Client research data is handled under strict IRB-aligned ethical protocols. We maintain absolute confidentiality across all engagements.

Academic Empowerment

We believe every clinician and researcher in the Gulf deserves world-class research training — accessible, practical, and career-transforming.

Impact on Health

Our ultimate measure of success is the quality of research that improves patient outcomes and advances healthcare policy across the region.

Collaborative Excellence

We work alongside our clients as true partners — not vendors — investing in their success from first consultation to final publication.

Publication-First Mindset

Every project is designed with publication in mind. We guide researchers from raw data to indexed, peer-reviewed journal submissions.

Our Journey

15 Years of Research Impact

2009

Founded in Riyadh as a boutique biostatistics consultancy

2012

Expanded to full research services: design, analysis, and writing

2015

Launched the SAF Academy with first cohort of 120 researchers

2017

Accredited by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)

2019

Recognized as WHO-EMRO Collaborating Center for Research Capacity

2021

Reached 1,000 trained researchers milestone across the GCC

2023

Launched digital Academy platform with DRM-protected lecture library

2025

Surpassed 2,400 researchers trained; expanded to 12 institutional partners

Trusted by researchers at

King Saud University
King Abdulaziz University
King Faisal Specialist Hospital
King Abdullah Medical City
Saudi Health Council
Ministry of Health — KSA
Hamad Medical Corporation
Kuwait University
Ready to Collaborate

Let's Advance Your Research Together

Whether you need a research partner, statistical support, or world-class training — the Science and the Future Center is ready.