This document analyzes 40 previous studies on the professional competencies of university professors in the Arab world. It finds that the most important competencies include: mastery of educational material, good appearance, smiling, ability to connect material to reality, commitment to Islamic values, ability to deliver information effectively, scientific research and publishing, humility, patience, ability to adapt to students, pride in one's profession, not lecturing directly from course materials, being available to students, commitment to continuous self-improvement, discussing recent research findings, clear and slow speaking, leadership, flexibility, being a good role model, humility, classroom interaction, intelligence, self-confidence, and emotional stability. University professors are key to achieving educational objectives and quality depends