Nahayan attends Zayed University's celebration of International Accreditation

Dr. Sulaiman Al Jassim Vice President of Zayed University said:

"This is a very important and significant achievement for Zayed University especially as we have just celebrated it's 10th anniversary. This international accreditation was the result of more than 5 years of hard and intensive work during which 120 experts from Zayed University cooperated with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, where the commission studied, reviewed and assessed the university's institutional and administrative efficiency as a higher educational institution, the suitability of the curriculum in both baccalaureate and masters programs, as well as faculty and staff quality, consistent standards for student admissions, appropriate orientation and placement systems."

Dr. Al Jassim added: "The commission also discussed the self- study report the university submitted, and Zayed University's vision in educating students to meet the growing needs of the Emirati society and preparing national cadres able to interact with new challenges in various areas; administration and faculty ranks; and major learning outcomes and assessment in the majors the university offers in its five colleges :Arts and Sciences, Business Sciences, Communication and Media Sciences, Education and Information Technology.

Dr. Al Jassim also stressed that acquiring this prestigious accreditation was not an easy process, as it had specific, strict requirements and obligations, which required achieving high quality standards in all aspect of the university's work.

He added: This international accreditation confirms what everyone knows about the quality of education at Zayed University, and proves that we are not only interested in developing academic competence, we are also interested in developing critical thinking, independence, global awareness, and the ability to deal with a world without borders. In all of Zayed University's work, the goal is top quality, and meeting world-class standards for all programs and activities, and achieving the international accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education demonstrates clearly our success in meeting those international standards. This international accreditation expresses confidence in the international standards of Zayed University, and it's ability in providing high quality education and training programs, conducting scientific research, and establishing strong links with the community, as the University is committed to maintaining excellence and world standards as it continues to serve its students and respond to the needs of the United Arab Emirates".

Dr. Al Jassim stressed the importance of this accreditation to the University as it emphasizes Zayed University's position as a leading university in the region, embodying the same rigorous standards and intellectual elements found in major universities throughout the world.

He added that Zayed University was keen on achieving the highest standards of academic excellence as it seeks to prepare Emirati students for meaningful and successful twenty-first century personal and professional lives; to graduate students who will help shape the future of the UAE; to support the economic and social advancement of the UAE; to lead innovation in higher education in the UAE through teaching, learning, research, and outreach; and to do so in a culturally diverse, humane, technologically advanced, and increasingly global environment.

He explained that the vision of His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and President of Zayed University does not stop at obtaining international accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as testimony to the university as an educational institution and to the programs offered to our students.

His Excellency considers this international accreditation as an important step in the university's process of assessing its academic and administrative performance and maintaining an international level of teaching, research and community service.

Dr. Al Jassim explained that the primary language of instruction in Zayed University is English, as the University expects its graduates to be fully bilingual in English and Arabic, proficient in the use of computing technology, and strong in quantitative and research skills.

It expects them to achieve significant intellectual and social development.

He added: "We also expect our graduates to be well-prepared professionals ready to become leaders in government, business, civil society, and family life. The graduates of Zayed University will help shape the future of the United Arab Emirates.