Academic Accreditation Authority: GCC Cooperation Embodies Ambitious Gulf Vision to Elevate Higher Education
The Director of the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Kuwait praised Gulf partnerships for developing education quality at the Fourth Annual Conference.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 21 October (KUNA) – Acting Director of the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education, Jassem Al-Ali, said on Wednesday that cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries embodies an ambitious Gulf vision for elevating the higher education system. He praised the distinctive partnerships and initiatives that have contributed to the exchange of expertise and the development of quality assurance and academic accreditation practices.
Al-Ali made these remarks in a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following his agency’s participation in the fourth annual forum of officials responsible for higher education quality assurance and academic accreditation in GCC countries, which was held via video conference with representatives of the relevant Gulf authorities in attendance.
He noted that the National Authority, within its 2026–2030 strategy, is keen to leverage leading regional experiences and develop institutional frameworks to support continuous improvement and enhance the quality of higher education in Kuwait.
He expressed his appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the 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. (End) K.M.J / N.W.F
