Knowledge Production and Development Trends: Bibliometric Analysis of Theses and Dissertations at AlWasl University

The study aims to identify the trends of scientific research (master’s and PhD theses) at Al Wasl University by analysing and tracking the following elements and indicators: Degree awarded, Gender of the researcher, Nationality of the researcher, Gender of the research supervisor, Nationality of the research supervisor, Annual distribution of research, Research specialization, Type of research. Considering the above, there is a clear need to conduct a statistical analytical study to answer the following main question: What are the trends of scientific research (master’s and PhD theses) at Al Wasl University,Dubai, United Arab Emirates? A systematic bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Theses and Dissertations Approved in The University of Alwasl published between 1999 and August 2025. A total of 425 Theses and Dissertations were identified, involving 364 authors. The study recorded the theses approved at the master's and doctoral levels since the establishment of graduate studies at the university up to August 2025. showing a consistent growth in the number of master's and doctoral degrees and an increased approval rate in recent years, the languages thesis to master's and doctoral research. It is evident that the percentage of Arabic language is higher than that of other languages completed (99.07%), while other languages for (0.93%). The specializations of Master's and Doctoral theses at Al Wasl University, varied across five main areas. Leading these was the field of Emirati culture and society studies, with 203 theses, making up 46.99%, which is logically consistent with the university's context.