Academic Accreditation: Gulf Cooperation Cites Cooperation Embodies Ambitious Vision to Elevate Higher Education System

Director of the National Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance emphasizes the importance of Gulf cooperation in elevating the higher education system and developing institutional frameworks.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
- Al-Ali affirmed the Agency’s commitment, within the framework of the 2026–2030 strategy, to leverage leading regional experiences and develop institutional frameworks.
Jassim Al-Ali, Acting Director of the National Agency 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 to elevate 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.
In a statement following the Agency’s participation in the Fourth Annual Forum of Officials Responsible for Quality Assurance of Higher Education and Academic Accreditation in GCC countries, which was held via video conference with participation from representatives of relevant Gulf authorities, Al-Ali highlighted the National Agency’s commitment, under its 2026–2030 strategy, to draw on leading regional experiences and develop institutional frameworks that support continuous improvement and enhance the quality of higher education in Kuwait.
He expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the relevant Gulf authorities, emphasizing the importance of building on achieved accomplishments and leveraging the outcomes of these meetings to launch future initiatives that strengthen academic integration and consolidate the Gulf’s presence on the international stage.