Research Journals in Bahrain: A Verified Guide

Searching for a list of journals in Bahrain? The country has a modest research system, yet it does host internationally indexed journals in computing and medicine. Below you will find Bahraini journals with their publisher and reported indexing, pointers to further sources, and advice on how researchers in Bahrain can select and check journals both locally and overseas. The guide serves researchers in Manama, Bahrain; Sakhir, Bahrain; Isa Town, Bahrain and elsewhere. Treat every listing as a starting point and confirm details at the source.

Scholarly Publishing in Bahrain

Through its journal portal, the University of Bahrain is both the largest public university in the country and its principal journal publisher. The International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems states that every volume is covered by Scopus, and it is diamond open access, so authors pay nothing. The university is also the owner of the Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, which is published together with Taylor & Francis.

For medicine, the Bahrain Medical Bulletin reports coverage in Scopus and Web of Science ESCI. Arabian Gulf University in Manama and the RCSI Medical University of Bahrain contribute regional medical and graduate research. The Education & Training Quality Authority (BQA) reviews the standard of these institutions.

Since the national system is small, researchers in Bahrain generally publish abroad and in the region as well as at home; which journals count is set by the rules of your own institution.

Research Journals Published in Bahrain

Each journal below is published in Bahrain by a university, society or research body that can be identified. The “reported coverage” column gives what the journal or its publisher claims; before submitting, verify any indexing in Scopus Sources or the Master Journal List. Publisher claims can go out of date, so the official database is the safer reference.

Verified on 4 October 2026 using each journal’s website or its publisher. Treat it as a starting point rather than a ranking or complete list.

Online Journal Platforms and Directories to Use

The University of Bahrain portal is the place to find Bahraini journals, while international directories help you locate and verify regional and global alternatives.

Where Research Happens in Bahrain

Universities in Bahrain cluster around Manama, Sakhir and Isa Town.

Picking the Right Journal

Choosing well begins with what you need, rather than a ready-made list. Get written confirmation of what your university or funder recognises, shortlist journals publishing papers like yours, and go through their author instructions prior to formatting. A second option in reserve saves weeks should the first journal reject you.

Fees and Affordable Options

IJCDS is diamond open access and levies no APC; every other journal sets its own policy, and journals run with partners may charge APCs. Look at each journal’s official fee page. Fee rules can change, so read the page again before you submit.

Pay only after a genuine acceptance and only through official channels. By way of comparison, JMVRA's fee for foreign authors is $41 USD, due only after acceptance and covering up to five authors.

To learn the full comparison method, see our guide to low-cost journal publication, whose checks work in any country, and how a low-fee journal pays its expenses.

Choosing Arabic, English or French for Publication

Journals in Bahrain frequently publish in Arabic or English. The language you choose determines who can read and cite your work and which databases will cover it. Scopus and Web of Science accept journals in many languages, provided they supply English titles, abstracts and keywords, and the majority of indexed journals in the region publish chiefly in English.

• Aiming at local policy or practice? Your audience may be reached best by a well-regarded journal in the national language.
• Looking for international indexing? Look at the journal’s language policy and see if English abstracts are offered.
• Planning to translate your own paper? Releasing the same study in two languages without clear consent from both journals counts as duplicate publication.

Publishing Across the Gulf Region

It is common for Bahraini authors to consider titles from neighbouring Gulf states and the broader Arab world: universities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman run journals spanning many disciplines. Work dealing with Gulf health systems, banking and finance, education or Arabic-language scholarship may fit a regional journal well.

• Find out who owns and who publishes — a lot of regional journals belong to a university and are published by an international partner.
• Confirm indexing in the database itself, rather than on the journal’s homepage.
• Consider language and audience ahead of submitting.

Checking a Journal Step by Step

• Find the journal's ISSN record and verify that the title is spelled exactly the same.
• Verify that the listed editors are real people working at the institutions named.
• Make sure the journal names its review model and that reviewers give actual comments.
• For every indexing claim, look the journal up in Scopus Sources or the Master Journal List.
• Hand over no money until a real acceptance has been issued.

Checklist Before You Submit a Manuscript

1. Venue confirmedScope, requirement and indexing looked at
2. Journal template in useFormat, referencing format and length
3. Similarity verifiedCite every source, your own publications included
4. Ethics sortedApproval and consent noted; conflicts declared
5. Authors’ details rightNames and affiliations in the form to be displayed
6. Cover letter completeThe case for this paper in this journal

Practical Tips for Researchers Publishing From Bahrain

Bahrain is a compact research community with strong links across the Gulf, so reputation travels quickly. These pointers help you build a careful, well-documented publishing habit from a small-country base.

• Use the close-knit academic network. Share drafts with colleagues at nearby universities and hospitals before submission. In a small community, an informal internal review is easy to arrange and improves clarity.
• Describe the local context fully. Reviewers abroad may know little about Bahraini institutions, populations or regulations. Explain your setting, sampling frame and ethics approval clearly so the findings can be judged properly.
• Decide on Arabic or English early. Choose the manuscript language at the start, and arrange a professional language check if English is not your strongest. Translating late in the process often introduces inconsistencies in terminology.
• Keep funding and affiliation details consistent. Write your institution name and funder acknowledgement the same way in every paper. Consistent records help your work be linked correctly to you and your university.
• Budget for fees before choosing. Ask whether your department supports publication charges and in what circumstances. Knowing this in advance prevents rushed decisions that favour a cheap option over a suitable one.

Use your local network for early feedback, explain your Bahraini context fully, and settle language and funding questions before submitting.

Questions Researchers Often Ask

Summary and What to Do Next

Bahrain has few journals of its own, but some indexed ones exist in computing and medicine. Pair them with regional and international choices, check each one and select by fit.

1. Get your institution’s publication requirement confirmed in writing.
2. Pick candidate journals from the table, then go through their latest articles.
3. Our guide to journals in Bahrain covered by Scopus and Web of Science helps with checking indexing.
4. Format your manuscript using the journal’s template, then send it through the journal’s website.

References and Sources

Checked on 4 October 2026. Indexing, fees and policies can change, so check them again before submitting.

• University of Bahrain journals
• International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems
• University of Bahrain — IJCDS on Scopus
• Bahrain Medical Bulletin
• BQA
• Scopus Sources
• Clarivate Master Journal List
• ISSN Portal