The English Language Center, in collaboration with the Deanship of Scientific Research, held a course entitled "Scientific Research Engines" for the center's female staff on Tuesday, 18 Sha`ban 1440 A.H. The course clarified the importance of these research engines in the field of scientific research, especially for those who are interested in the field of research, publication and documentation of research, and correct citation from it.

The course included several important points, including the necessity of registering in the national and international scientific research engines, how to register in Endnote, Google Scholar, and Scopis, and how to utilize them in publishing the scientific research. This is in order to promote the university's rank within the classification of the world universities, according to Saudi Vision 2030.

The course outlined the useful services offered by the university to its staff, including the database service and the services offered by the Deanship of Scientific Research, such as the guides for registering in research databases.