NBAQ launches upgraded version of academic platform | Kuwait Times Newspaper

KUWAIT: The National Bureau for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education (NBAQ) launched on Monday an updated version of its platform for searching recommended universities and academic programs, aimed at enhancing electronic academic services and ensuring accurate access to information for users. Acting Director General of NBAQ, Dr Jassim Al-Ali, said in a press statement that the upgraded platform features an advanced interface designed to improve the user experience, making it easier and more efficient to access information about universities and academic programs. He added that the development aligns with NBAQ’s ongoing efforts to improve the quality of digital services and ensure data accuracy, providing students and parents with a unified, reliable database to guide educational choices. The new platform serves as an accredited reference for all users within the education quality and academic accreditation system, enhancing transparency and facilitating access to academic information. In another development, the Kuwait University (KU) Council, chaired by University Director Dr Dina Al-Maim, held a meeting on Monday at Sabah Al-Salem University City and approved the College of Graduate Studies’ announcement of admission requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year. Acting Secretary General and official spokesperson Dr Noura Al-Suwaih told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that the Council approved details regarding application requirements, the expected number of accepted students, and the number of graduate scholarships for the upcoming academic year. The Council also approved a cooperation agreement between Kuwait University and the Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the University of St Andrews in Scotland. It reviewed Kuwait University’s annual report for the 2024/2025 academic year and approved several other agenda items. Dr Al-Suwaih added that the Council approved the promotion of 42 faculty members to the ranks of Professor and Associate Professor across the applied sciences, humanities and social sciences colleges. — KUNA