The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) of the UAE held an interactive seminar for the second group of licensed higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UAE as part of the initiative on the automated recognition of qualifications. The seminar aimed to promote the phased implementation of the initiative, the official launch of which is scheduled for the second quarter of 2025 within the framework of the "Zero Bureaucracy in Government" program.
By utilizing blockchain technology, the initiative enhances effectiveness, reliability, and compliance with international standards, optimizing qualification recognition in line with previous practices. "We invite all higher education institutions to participate and fully utilize the advantages of this initiative for students," emphasized His Excellency Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Saadie, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Higher Education Operations at MoHESR.
Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Saadie, who assumed the role of assistant undersecretary for operations in higher education and director of the International Education Support Department at MoHESR, noted that the initiative reflects the Ministry's commitment to streamlining procedures and fostering innovation in education. This also reduces the administrative burden on higher education institutions, allowing them to improve their educational programs and better support graduates in the job market.
According to Ahmad Ibrahim Al-Saadie, the initiative is aimed at simplifying the student pathway, reducing time and effort, enabling students to focus on academic achievements. Practical examples and proposals from universities regarding further enhancement of the initiative's effectiveness were also considered. The seminar gathered representatives from 20 HEIs, including institutions such as Abu-Dhabi School of Management, Abu-Dhabi University, Ajman University, Al A'in University, Al-Kasimia University, Al-Vasl University, American University in Dubai, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Amiti University in Dubai, Canadian University in Dubai, Gordon College University in Ajman, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Government Medical University, College of Higher Technology, Rabdan Academy, Skylain University, Sorbonne University Abu-Dhabi, Dubai College, Uollongong University in Dubai, and Government Medical University (Ajman).
