Academic Accreditation: GCC Cooperation Embodies Ambitious Gulf Vision to Elevate Higher Education System
Director of the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance participates in a Gulf forum to enhance education quality
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Jassim Al-Ali, Acting Director of the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education, said on Wednesday that cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries embodies an ambitious Gulf vision for elevating the higher education system, commending the distinctive partnerships and initiatives that have contributed to the exchange of expertise and the development of quality assurance and academic accreditation practices.
This statement came in Al-Ali’s remarks to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), following the Authority’s participation in the Fourth Annual Meeting of Officials Responsible for Higher Education Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation in GCC countries, which was held via video conference with representatives of relevant Gulf authorities.
Al-Ali highlighted the Authority’s commitment, within its 2026–2030 strategy, to leverage leading regional experiences and develop institutional frameworks to support continuous improvement and enhance the quality of higher education in Kuwait.
He expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by relevant Gulf authorities, emphasizing the importance of building on achieved accomplishments and utilizing the outcomes of these meetings to launch future initiatives that strengthen academic integration and consolidate the Gulf’s presence on the international stage.
