About the Journal

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, who taught mankind what it did not know.
Peace and blessings be upon the best of teachers, our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.

Respected scholars and researchers,

Peace and blessings of Allah be upon you.

Since its establishment under the umbrella of the Saudi Geographical Society at King Saud University, Geographical Research Journal has remained committed to the highest standards of academic and scientific quality.
It is a peer-reviewed periodical that has become a trusted source of sound geographical knowledge and a reflection of the development of scientific research in this vital and ever-evolving field.
The journal strives to be an inspiring platform for researchers and a reference that reflects scientific activity across the various branches of geography, contributing to sustainable development, national identity, and environmental and cultural knowledge.

We extend our deepest thanks to King Saud University for its continuous support of scientific research, embodying its pioneering mission in spreading knowledge and scholarship.
We also value the ongoing efforts of the Editorial Board members for their dedication, and we express our sincere appreciation to the distinguished reviewers whose commitment and diligence have been instrumental in strengthening the journal’s standing and achieving its scientific objectives.
Our gratitude also goes to the researchers, both men and women, whose outstanding contributions have enriched the journal’s content and elevated its academic reputation.

The journal publishes research in both Arabic and English across all areas of geography.
It welcomes innovative works and interdisciplinary studies addressing contemporary issues, provided they are original, rigorous, and scientifically sound.
Special attention is given to studies offering new perspectives, advanced methodologies, and modern research tools.
The journal aims to meet the expectations of faculty members, postgraduate students, researchers, and specialists in the field.
As an editorial board, we place great emphasis on rigorous peer review, transparency, and respect for researchers’ rights, driven by our belief in the essential role of scientific publishing in building a knowledge-based society and shaping evidence-based policies.

The journal’s website provides clear steps for manuscript submission, publication, and participation in peer review, along with publishing guidelines, access to recent studies, editorial board information, and contact details.
We look forward to your valuable contributions and solid research to enrich the journal’s content and help achieve its goals.
We also welcome your constructive feedback and suggestions to enhance our performance and elevate the journal to greater heights.

We ask Allah to make this journal an honorable scientific platform worthy of the status of geographical research both regionally and globally, fulfilling the aspirations of readers and researchers alike, and to bless everyone’s efforts.

Research excellence built on originality and innovation

Prof. Amina bint Abdulrahman Al-Dohan
Professor of Human Geography – Faculty Member
Editor-in-Chief, Geographical Research Journal
Quality Expert, Internal and External Academic Reviewer, Certified Trainer