Sanaa:The Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Council has granted national accreditation to three medical programs at Queen Arwa University in a ceremony held today. The accredited programs include Medical Laboratories, Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery, and General Pharmacy.
According to Yemen News Agency, Dr. Hatem Al-Duais, Deputy Minister of Education and Scientific Research, congratulated the university on achieving national accreditation for these specialized programs. He praised the university's efforts in meeting academic quality standards and encouraged other public and private universities to pursue national accreditation, assuring the council's readiness to offer technical support and conduct field assessments.
Dr. Ibrahim Luqman, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research, acknowledged the increasing number of universities obtaining academic accreditation, viewing it as progress in the right direction. He commended the council's role in this achievement despite the challenges faced by Yemen's education sector due to ongoing aggression and blockade.
Council Chairman Dr. Adel Al-Matari highlighted that this accreditation achievement is a genuine starting point for accrediting additional academic programs. He explained that the process required over five months of technical support and external reviews conducted by faculty members from various Yemeni universities. He mentioned the council's plans to expand accreditation and quality assurance activities to include schools, institutes, and community colleges nationwide.
Dr. Mohammed Al-Khayyat, President of Queen Arwa University, expressed pride in the accreditation, emphasizing that it would enhance the quality of education and academic outcomes. He attributed the success to the support and follow-up from the ministry and the council, noting that accreditation would further drive the development of the university's academic programs.
