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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar.

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Part of the Accreditation Committee meeting with the leadership of the Community College.
Qatar

New academic milestone for CCQ with 10-year accreditation

The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) reached a new academic milestone, with its Public Administration programmes earning initial 10-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This distinction makes them the only public administration programmes at the higher education level in the country to hold this prestigious international recognition. In granting accreditation, the council highlighted several core strengths that define the programmes: a clear institutional governance structure, strong stakeholder engagement led by the program’s advisory board, and curriculum outcomes that align precisely with the evolving demands of the government sector and Qatar National Vision 2030. The accreditation report also recognised the programmes’ flexibility in serving a diverse student body, particularly working professionals and part-time learners, through scheduling options that broaden access to higher education. The council commended the programmes’ comprehensive learning outcomes assessment framework, which spans ten key domains. This included knowledge, analysis, ethics, leadership, communication, and professional skills. Each domain backed by precise performance indicators. The report further noted strong student success rates, high satisfaction levels, and strong graduate employability, alongside a structured curriculum development methodology grounded in partner input and aligned with national development priorities. The accreditation process involved a specialised external team. Dr Naheem Mahtab served as the ACBSP-appointed mentor, and the site review team comprised Dr Nii Abrahams, Dr Abul Azam, and Dr Daisy Wang. Internally, Dr Khaled Bazeed, head of the Public Administration Department; Dr Wasim al-Habil, head of the Department’s Accreditation Committee; and Marwa al-Deeb, head of Accreditation and Academic Quality Section at the Planning and Quality Assurance Department, spearheaded the effort on the College’s behalf. Dr Bazeed expressed deep pride in the achievement, saying: “This accreditation reflects the quality of our programmes and their strong connection to the government sector’s needs”. Dr al-Habil described the accreditation as the result of sustained, methodical institutional work spanning from preparing the documentation and recording academic practices, to demonstrating the programmes’ quality and outcomes. He pointed to elements the accreditation report singled out: sound governance, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and curriculum tightly linked to national development requirements and Qatar National Vision 2030. Al-Deeb noted that the programmes earning the ACBSP accreditation reflect the maturity of CCQ’s academic quality system and the effectiveness of its institutional support structures, adding that the recognition strengthens the College’s standing and its contribution to supplying the job market with highly qualified national talent.Dean of the Management Science Division Dr Jathnan al-Hajri said: “A 10-year accreditation period confirms that our College is advancing steadily toward preparing national talent capable of leading the government sector with competence, armed with the best global practices.” 

Gulf Times
Qatar

Global Accreditation Bureau and Egyptian Accreditation Council sign MoU to deepen cooperation

In a move to strengthen product and service quality in line with international standards, MENA's leading accreditation bodies - the Global Accreditation Bureau (GAB), Qatar, and the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC), Egypt - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation in third-party accreditation and conformity assessment.As the sole accreditation authorities in their respective countries, the two entities aim to facilitate trade between their nations while ensuring adherence to global standards in accreditation activities.Highlighting the critical impact of the MOU for the regional economy, Dr. Yousef Alhorr, Founding Chairman of GAB, said, "Our collaboration with the Egyptian Accreditation Council (EGAC) is aimed at ensuring that both Egypt and Qatar not only meet but exceed international standards for products and services across a diverse range of sectors. By aligning accreditation practices, the ultimate goal is to enhance the competitiveness of our regional economies, foster seamless trade, and build a more sustainable future for businesses and consumers alike."Eng. Mohamed Hassan Mohamed Abdelhalim, Executive Director of EGAC, said, "GAB has emerged as a highly credible and forward-looking accreditation authority, playing a pivotal role in advancing quality infrastructure and conformity assessment across the MENA region. Through our partnership with GAB, EGAC looks forward to working closely with GAB to harmonize accreditation practices, enhance technical competence, and support industries in Egypt and Qatar in meeting the evolving international requirements."The cooperation between the two accreditation bodies will have added value to bilateral trade between the two countries and mutual acceptance of conformity assessment results and will result in distinguished development to quality infrastructure in the two countries. It will also enhance the role of international recognition in the industrial society.Key modes of cooperation outlined in the MOU include joint training programs, internal audits wherever requested, and the exchange of auditors, lead assessors, and technical experts across diverse fields of conformity assessment, ranging from laboratories and inspection bodies to the certification of products, professionals, and management systems.The collaboration between GAB and EGAC is poised to have a profound and positive impact on the region. By harmonizing accreditation practices and fostering mutual recognition, this partnership will facilitate smoother trade flows between Egypt and Qatar. Businesses in both countries will benefit from streamlined procedures, reduced barriers to entry, and increased market access. At the same time, byenhancing product and service quality and promoting consumer confidence, this collaboration will strengthen the competitiveness of both economies within the global market.

Gulf Times
Qatar

Micro Health Laboratories Qatar receives CAP accreditation

Micro Health Laboratories Qatar has achieved the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation, the most prestigious and globally recognised benchmark for quality, accuracy, and excellence in laboratory medicine and pathology.The milestone marks a defining moment in the laboratory’s journey — the culmination of two years of rigorous preparation, continuous quality improvement, and a comprehensive standardisation process that aligns with the highest international standards. Every stage of the laboratory’s operations was meticulously evaluated, ensuring that every report issued reflects absolute precision, reliability, and scientific integrity.With the recognition, Micro Health Laboratories stands as Qatar’s largest and only comprehensive precision diagnostic centre in the private sector, encompassing all major departments of laboratory medicine and pathology, including genetics and genomics.