The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) conducted an interactive workshop for the second group of UAE-based licensed higher education institutions (HEIs) as part of the automatic certificate recognition initiative.
The workshop highlighted the initiative’s phased implementation, which is scheduled for an official launch in the second quarter of 2025 under the Zero Government Bureaucracy program. It also discussed practical applications and university-driven proposals aimed at improving its efficiency.
The workshop brought together representatives from 20 HEIs, including Abu Dhabi School of Management, Abu Dhabi University, Ajman University, Al Ain University, Al Qasimia University, Al Wasl University, American University in Dubai, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, Amity University Dubai, Canadian University Dubai, City University College of Ajman, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Gulf Medical University, Higher Colleges of Technology, Rabdan Academy, Skyline University College, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Dubai College, University of Wollongong in Dubai and Gulf Medical University – Ajman.
His Excellency Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Higher Education Operations Sector and Director of the International Education Support and Scholarships Department at MoHESR, emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the Ministry’s dedication to simplifying processes and promoting innovation in education. By utilizing blockchain technology, it improves efficiency, reliability, and ensures compliance with global standards, thereby streamlining qualification recognition according to best practices.
His Excellency Ahmad Ibrahim Alsaadi added: “This initiative aims to streamline the student journey, reducing time and effort while allowing students to focus on academic excellence. It also lightens administrative burdens on higher education institutions, enabling them to enhance their academic programmes and better support graduates in securing jobs. We encourage all higher education institutions to participate and fully leverage the benefits of this initiative for students”
The automatic recognition initiative streamlines the process by eliminating manual procedures, enabling quick digital verification of qualifications. This reduces administrative burdens and provides graduates with easy access to verified documents for employment or further studies.
