KUWAIT — Cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is playing a pivotal role in advancing higher education and enhancing academic quality assurance and accreditation, according to Jassim Al-Ali, Acting Director of the National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education.

Al-Ali made the remarks on Wednesday after the bureau’s participation in the fourth annual forum for officials responsible for quality assurance and academic accreditation institutions across the GCC. The event was held virtually and brought together representatives from various regional authorities involved in maintaining and improving higher education standards.

He highlighted the importance of partnerships and initiatives that facilitate the exchange of expertise and support the development of effective accreditation and quality assurance practices. Al-Ali emphasized the bureau’s commitment to its 2026-2030 strategic plan, which aims to leverage leading regional experiences and establish institutional frameworks that foster ongoing improvements in higher education quality in Kuwait.

Additionally, he acknowledged the efforts of GCC education authorities in progressing academic integration within the region. Al-Ali called for building on the existing achievements and ensuring that the outcomes of these collaborative meetings translate into practical initiatives that further strengthen cooperation and elevate academic standards across member states.