Australian Dental Council (ADC) is the independent accreditation authority for the dental professions in Australia. It ensures that dental practitioners meet high standards to protect public health and safety. The ADC is responsible for accrediting dental education and training programs, as well as assessing overseas-qualified dental practitioners.
This collaboration aims to exchange information about dental institutions and programs, enhance expertise during assessments, share resources for evaluation teams, and provide guidance to organizations entering the UAE. It also focuses on sharing best practices, reducing duplicate procedures through joint reviews, integrating feedback from both evaluation bodies, cutting review costs, and simplifying data collection and analysis.
Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology (ABET)/USA: ABET Programs accreditation is widely used for Engineering, Engineering Technology and Natural and Applied Sciences programs on global level and the UAE.
Facilitates the exchange of representatives and expertise for monitoring accreditation assessments through observation and cooperation in developing workshops and seminars to promote accreditation principles. This MoU also encourages participation in global seminars and workshops on accreditation systems as well as exchanging information and expertise, including documents, scientific papers, and surveys related to accreditation and quality assurance.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), USA: is the national agency in the USA for accreditation of professional degree programs in pharmacy and providers of continuing pharmacy education.
The collaboration focuses on sharing information about institutions and their pharmacy programs, enhancing expertise during evaluation, certification, and accreditation processes, and sharing resources regarding potential team members. It also involves providing advice to institutions establishing pharmacy programs in the UAE and sharing the best practices.
Institutions may benefit by:
- Eliminating duplicate procedures through concurrent reviews.
- Integrating observations and findings from different reviewing entities.
- Reducing the financial cost of reviews.
- Simplifying data collection and analysis.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), USA: is a global nonprofit organization that accredits business schools. Founded in 1916, AACSB aims to improve business education by promoting high standards of excellence and continuous improvement. It connects educators, students, and businesses to foster innovation and societal impact. AACSB accreditation is recognized worldwide as a hallmark of quality in business education.
The areas of collaboration between the CAA and AACSB could be outlined within the context of dual accreditation and joint review visits. This cooperation would help streamline processes for higher education institutions (HEIs) in the UAE by reducing redundant procedures through concurrent evaluations and reduce the accreditation cost too. Additionally, such alignment in accreditation standards would enhance student mobility between the two countries, particularly among institutions that hold the same accreditation.
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), Hong Kong is a statutory body established in 2007. It is responsible for accrediting academic and vocational qualifications in Hong Kong. It ensures the quality and credibility of education and training programs through accreditation, assessment, quality audits, and consulting services.
Cooperation Areas:
- Staff exchange programs
- Observers for QA reviews
- Joint research or policy development projects
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia: it is independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. Established in 2011, TEQSA ensures that higher education providers meet minimum standards and promotes best practices to enhance the quality of the sector. TEQSA's responsibilities include provider registration, course accreditation, and protecting academic integrity.
Cooperation Areas:
- Sharing information and exchange expertise in developing standards and procedures.
- Cooperation in Quality Assurance as joint activities.
- Networking including identification of fraudulent awarding, staff development, and coordination of conferences and workshops.
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), UK: is an independent charity in the UK dedicated to safeguarding standards and improving the quality of higher education. Established in 1997, QAA works with higher education providers to ensure students receive a high-quality education. It develops and maintains the UK Quality Code for Higher Education, which sets out the expectations for academic standards and quality. QAA also conducts reviews and provides guidance to support continuous improvement in the sector.
Cooperation Areas:
- Sharing information and identification of fraudulent awarding bodies or certificates.
- Branch campuses wish to open branches either in the UK or the UAE.
- Sharing information for QAA accreditation visits in UAE and CAA Team to observe their activities in UAE.
- Developing International QA program localized to meet UAE needs (IQA)
- CAA representative to attend the annual Conference, one free delegate.
High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (Hcéres), France: is an independent public authority in France responsible for evaluating higher education institutions, research organizations, and their programs. Established in 2013, Hcéres ensures that evaluations meet high standards of quality and transparency. Hcéres aims to enhance the quality of research and higher education through rigorous assessment and continuous improvement.
Cooperation Areas:
- Information and expertise exchange
- Joint projects
- Identification of fraudulent certificates
- Observe Hcéres activities in UAE (Observer)
- ERT selection
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): ACEN is a U.S.-based accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA. It accredits nursing programs at all levels, from practical to doctoral, including post-graduate certificates. ACEN uses a peer-review process involving self-study, site visits, and board decisions. Its accreditation ensures quality, promotes continuous improvement, and enhances student mobility and employability. ACEN also accredits programs internationally. The MoU between CAA and ACEN will enhance the international recognition of the heath programs in the UAE particularly in nursing and align them with international standards.
Cooperation Areas
- Enhancing the recognition of academic programs in the United Arab Emirates in the health fields
- Recognition of the CAA as an accrediting body in the UAE by international quality assurance and academic accreditation agencies
- Participation in program site visits for the purpose of recognition
