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  • Accreditation & Consulting
  • Academic Accreditation

Academic Accreditation

For more than three decades, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has been at the forefront of academic quality assurance and accreditation, leading institutional and program accreditation initiatives across Saudi Arabia while supporting universities in achieving national and international standards of excellence. Since 2009, he has served as an External Reviewer and Consultant for the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), contributing to the advancement of higher education through evaluation, consultation, and strategic quality improvement.
NCAAA Reviews

External Reviewer & Consultant – National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)

Since 2009, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has served as an External Reviewer and Consultant for the National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), supporting higher education institutions across Saudi Arabia in achieving academic excellence through institutional and program accreditation. His work includes leading external reviews, chairing accreditation panels, evaluating academic quality systems, assessing learning outcomes, and guiding universities toward continuous improvement and compliance with national quality standards.

2009 – Present
Consultant & External Reviewer
National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)
Provides independent evaluation, consultation, and accreditation review services for universities and academic programs across Saudi Arabia, supporting institutional effectiveness, academic quality assurance, governance, and strategic development.
1 June 2018 – 1 May 2019
Advisor
Development of the Saudi Journal for Quality & Accreditation
National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)
Contributed to the development of the Saudi Journal for Quality and Accreditation by providing strategic guidance, academic expertise, and quality assurance support to strengthen knowledge dissemination in higher education quality and accreditation.
From 1 April 2018
Part-time Consultant
National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA)
Served as a part-time consultant, supporting institutional accreditation, external quality reviews, academic program evaluation, and accreditation capacity building across higher education institutions.
NCAAA

NCAAA External Review Portfolio

Throughout his service with NCAAA, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has participated as Chair and Member of external review panels, evaluating institutional quality systems and academic programs across a broad range of disciplines. His reviews have supported universities in strengthening governance, curriculum quality, learning outcomes, assessment practices, and continuous improvement.
14–17 May 2023
Member
Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University
BS in Occupational Therapy Program
6–8 November 2022
Chair
Umm Al-Qura University
Health Information Management & Technology Program
30 October – 1 November 2022
Member
University of Hail
Physiotherapy Program
22–24 May 2022
Chair
Jazan University
Epidemiology Program
27–29 March 2022
Chair
Bisha University
Nursing Program
10–12 October 2021
Member
King Khalid University
Physical Therapy Program
29 November – 2 December 2020
Chair
Jazan University
Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Program Accreditation

Leading Academic Programs Toward National and International Accreditation

Since 2015, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has served as the Leader of the University Accreditation Teams at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (formerly the University of Dammam), directing academic program accreditation initiatives across multiple colleges and disciplines. Under his leadership, programs have successfully prepared for national and international accreditation through strategic planning, quality assurance implementation, evidence-based evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
Leadership Appointment

Leadership Appointment

Position: Leader, University Accreditation Teams
Institution: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Formerly University of Dammam)
Duration: 2015 – Present
Leading institutional and program accreditation initiatives while coordinating colleges, accreditation committees, academic departments, and quality assurance teams to achieve accreditation readiness and compliance with international standards.
Academic Programs Supported
Program accreditation leadership includes the following disciplines:
  • Medicine
  • Engineering
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Medical Laboratories
  • Respiratory Care
  • Islamic Studies
  • History
  • Arabic Language
  • English Language
  • Building Technology
Accreditation Frameworks

Accreditation Frameworks

Program accreditation initiatives have been conducted under internationally recognized accreditation agencies, including:

  • NCAAA – National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment
  • ABET – Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
  • ACEN – Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • AACSB – Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • CBA
  • CODA – Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • ASPIRE – Excellence in Medical Education Recognition
  • NAAB – National Architectural Accrediting Board
Key Responsibilities
As Program Accreditation Leader, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has provided leadership in:
  • Strategic Accreditation Planning
  • Program Self-Study Development
  • Academic Quality Assurance
  • Curriculum Mapping & Alignment
  • Learning Outcomes Assessment
  • Graduate Attributes Evaluation
  • Evidence Collection & Documentation
  • Internal Quality Audits
  • Accreditation Site Visit Preparation
  • External Review Coordination
  • Faculty Development
  • Continuous Quality Improvement
  • Post-Accreditation Monitoring
Institutional Accreditation

Strengthening Institutional Excellence Through Quality Assurance and Accreditation Leadership

Beyond individual academic programs, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has led comprehensive institutional accreditation initiatives that enhance governance, strategic planning, institutional effectiveness, quality assurance systems, and continuous improvement across higher education institutions. Through executive leadership and accreditation expertise, he has guided universities toward achieving national and international quality standards.

Institutional Accreditation Leadership

Position: Leader, University Accreditation Teams

Institution: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Formerly University of Dammam)

Duration: 2015 – Present

Leadership of 25 Institutional Accreditation projects together with national and international accreditation initiatives supporting university-wide quality enhancement and institutional transformation.

Institutional Accreditation Standards

Institutional accreditation projects have supported compliance with nationally and internationally recognized quality frameworks, including:

  • NCAAA Institutional Accreditation
  • International Accreditation Standards
  • Academic Quality Frameworks
  • Continuous Quality Improvement Models
  • Performance Excellence Standards
  • Governance and Institutional Effectiveness Frameworks