Awards & Recognition

Recognizing distinguished contributions to healthcare quality, academic accreditation, medical education, and institutional excellence.

Awards

Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has received numerous appreciation certificates and professional recognitions from universities, accreditation organizations, healthcare institutions, and national bodies in acknowledgment of his leadership, expertise, and contributions to quality, accreditation, and higher education.

NCAAA Re-accreditation Survey
Recognition for exceptional dedication and significant contribution to the successful NCAAA Re-accreditation Survey
Najran University – Deanship of Quality & Development
Recognition for presenting the workshop “Continuous Improvement & the Closing of Quality Circle”
Fourth Forum, IAU Counseling Center
Recognition for participation with the article “Quality of Counseling Services per the Standards of NCAAA”
Directorate of Civil Defense – Eastern Region
Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding contribution to the International Day of Civil Defense Event
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
Recognition for valuable contribution and active participation during the CAP Accreditation Survey – 5th Cycle
MERAS Consulting & RCQE–UNESCO
Recognition for an effective role in the Strategic Features Workshop
Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI)
Recognition for contributions to Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, and Effective Communication during facility accreditation
Deanship of Academic Development – Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
Recognition for contribution and participation in the Deanship Council
Al Asala Colleges
Recognition for contributions and dedication during the NCAAA Accreditation

Achievements

Throughout his academic and professional career, Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti has achieved significant milestones in higher education, healthcare quality, and institutional accreditation.

Key Achievements
  • Dean of Quality and Academic Accreditation, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (October 2023 – Present)
  • Professor, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (2025 – Present)
  • Leader of accreditation teams for 25 institutional and program accreditations across national and international accreditation systems.
  • Consultant and external reviewer for NCAAA.
  • Healthcare institutions assessor for CBAHI.
  • Author and co-author of 70+ peer-reviewed publications.
  • Author and co-author of 12 academic books.
  • Founder of the JOSOR Initiatives for quality improvement, university rankings, and academic development.
  • Chairman & CEO of Quality Expert House.
  • Advisor for the development of the Saudi Journal for Quality and Accreditation.

Milestones

Prof. Ahmed Al Kuwaiti’s career reflects sustained leadership and long-term contributions to healthcare, higher education, and quality assurance.

Career Milestones
  • 1996 — Began leadership roles in medical education and healthcare quality.
  • 2008 — Earned a PhD in Quality in Medical Education and Healthcare from Durham University, United Kingdom.
  • 2011 — Appointed Supervisor General for Quality and Academic Accreditation.
  • 2015 — Led large-scale national and international institutional and program accreditation initiatives.
  • 2020 — Founded the JOSOR Initiatives to support university rankings and quality enhancement.
  • 2023 — Appointed Dean of Quality and Academic Accreditation at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University.
  • 2025 — Promoted to the academic rank of Professor.