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Arab Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
‘Laws are not sacred'... judiciary shuffling axed
KUWAIT CITY, July 24: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait affirmed that, 'Laws are not the Holy Quran. They are not sacred texts, but rather are meant to serve the public good, support employment, and organize the relationship between the people and the state', reports Al-Seyassah daily. In a press statement, Minister Al-Sumait said, 'We have amended the laws and are closely monitoring their impact and effectiveness among the public', stressing that any amendments must be approached with discretion. He clarified that the state is entering a new era in which leadership is closely linked to the quality of legislation, adding that as long as laws are implemented properly, the process of amendment will continue. Confirming what the daily published recently, Minister Al-Sumait issued a decision to cancel all actions taken by the selection committee responsible for the appointment of junior legal researchers eligible for the position of public prosecutor, as well as the supporting team. All related procedures and results were deemed null and void. He decided that the written exams and personal interviews for applicants would be reorganized according to a new mechanism, to be announced at a later date. The minister revealed that serious violations had marred the work of the committee and its team, reaching such an extent that no subsequent correction or review could remedy the damage. Speaking to KUNA, Minister Al-Sumait explained that the decision to cancel the committee and its supporting team, which was formed under Ministerial Resolutions No. 1602/2024 and 1603/2024, stems from the Ministry of Justice's commitment to upholding the principles of equal opportunity, fairness, and transparency in judicial appointments, as well as maintaining public trust in the integrity of the judiciary. The ministry will reorganize the written tests and personal interviews for applicants based on a new mechanism, which will be announced at a later date. Al-Sumait stressed that the position of junior legal researcher, which qualifies its holder for appointment as a public prosecutor, is a pivotal role, as it represents the first building block of the judicial system and plays a great role in shaping the judiciary body. He emphasized that judicial positions are both a responsibility and a trust that require the highest levels of competence, integrity, and impartiality. Al-Sumait revealed that the Ministry of Justice had received a number of complaints and grievances regarding the recent admissions process, raising serious concerns about its fairness and the validity of its outcomes. Upon reviewing the documents and evidence, it was confirmed that violations had occurred that compromised the integrity of the entire admissions process and rendered the results unrepresentative of the applicants' true performance.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwait scraps judicial recruitment results to ensure fairness and transparency
KUWAIT CITY, July 23: Minister of Justice Counselor Nasser Al-Sumait has issued a decision to annul the work and outcomes of the selection committee responsible for recruiting junior legal researchers qualifying for the position of public prosecutor. The decision also applies to the assistant team formed under Ministerial Resolutions No. 1602 and 1603 of 2024, rendering all related procedures and results null and void. In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Wednesday, Minister Al-Sumait affirmed that the move reflects the Ministry's commitment to upholding the principles of equal opportunity, justice, and transparency in judicial appointments. He emphasized the need to maintain public trust in the integrity and impartiality of Kuwait's judiciary. The Minister announced that written exams and personal interviews for applicants will be restructured and conducted again in accordance with a revised mechanism, details of which will be announced at a later date. This step, he said, is intended to ensure procedural integrity and enhance public confidence in the judicial selection process. Al-Sumait stressed the critical nature of the junior legal researcher position, describing it as the foundation for building the judicial institution. 'The judicial role is a mandate and a trust,' he said, 'one that demands the highest standards of competence and integrity.' The Ministry of Justice, according to Al-Sumait, had received several complaints and grievances concerning the previous admission process, raising concerns about its fairness and accuracy. Upon reviewing the relevant documents, the Ministry uncovered significant violations that compromised the credibility of the selection committee's work. 'These irregularities seriously undermined the validity of the entire recruitment process,' the Minister stated, 'to the extent that any subsequent corrections or reviews would be insufficient to restore confidence in the results.' The Ministry will now work toward implementing a new, transparent admission mechanism that reflects the true merit of candidates and reinforces the public's confidence in the judiciary's impartiality and fairness.
Gulf Insider
03-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE Slashes Bureaucracy for Higher Education Institutions
The UAE has slashed bureaucracy for higher education institutions as it makes it easier for educators to introduce new academic programs. The new changes will allow new higher education institutions to receive licences with just five documents, down from a previous 28. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has introduced a new streamlined system for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs). This initiative includes the adoption of an Outcome-based Evaluation Framework in accordance with Ministerial Resolutions No. (27) of 2024 and No. (62) of 2025. The decision establishes clear pathways for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for both existing and new HEIs. It also introduces a unified framework to evaluate institutions based on performance indicators. As part of this initiative, the document requirements have been significantly reduced, making the process more efficient. New institutions will now require only five documents, down from 28, to obtain a licence. The paperwork for first-time academic programme accreditation has been reduced from 13 documents to just one, while the requirements for renewing institutional licensure have been reduced from more than 11 to just one. Similarly, existing HEIs seeking accreditation for a new programme will now only need one document instead of 13. Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of MoHESR, emphasised that this initiative aligns with the Ministry's commitment to simplifying services under the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme. He further highlighted that this decision supports the Ministry's broader strategy to enhance higher education quality, aligning outcomes with labour market needs and fostering lifelong learning. Dr. Al Mualla revealed that the ministerial decision significantly shortens the licensure and accreditation timeline. If all requirements are met, the licensure process for new institutions has been reduced from six months to one week. Similarly, accreditation for new academic programmes now takes only one week instead of nine months. The renewal for accreditation for existing programmes has been reduced from nine months to a maximum of three months. He added that a risk-based management system will be introduced for renewing institutional licensure and academic accreditations. This will help streamline the process and reduce the time required for renewal. Low-risk institutions will receive a six-year licence with oversight every three years, whereas high-risk institutions will be granted a two-year licence with annual monitoring. Dr. Al Mualla said that the new framework provides all accredited UAE-based HEIs with a unified evaluation mechanism based on clear performance indicators. This ensures all institutions are evaluated on measurable outcomes. The decision outlines clear pathways for new institutions to obtain a licence and accreditation, as well as for existing institutions to renew institutional licensure or programme accreditations. It also defines the steps for accrediting new programmes. Adding or closing an academic unit will require prior approval from MoHESR. Furthermore, licensure procedures will be unified between the MoHESR and local education authorities. Institutions will receive a Ministry licensure upon obtaining local approval, and internationally accredited academic programmes will be automatically recognised without the need for additional procedures, streamlining the service and enhancing efficiency. In the outcome-based evaluation framework, the Ministry identifies six key pillars, each assigned a specific weight as follows: Employment outcomes: 25 per cent Learning outcomes: 25 per cent Collaboration with partners: 20 per cent Scientific research outcomes: 15 per cent Reputation and global presence: 10 per cent Community engagement: 5 per cent These pillars will be evaluated through predefined performance indicators to ensure a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of HEIs. This decision applies to all existing HEIs licensed by the Ministry, as well as new institutions seeking licensure from MoHESR. Also read: UAE Sentences Moldovan Citizen's Killers To Death, Accomplice To Life In Prison
Emirates 24/7
03-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research introduces faster licensure and accreditation for HEIs, adopts Outcome-based Evaluation Framework
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has introduced a new streamlined system for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs). This initiative includes the adoption of an Outcome-based Evaluation Framework in accordance with Ministerial Resolutions No. (27) of 2024 and No. (62) of 2025. The decision establishes clear pathways for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for both existing and new HEIs. It also introduces a unified framework to evaluate institutions based on performance indicators. As part of this initiative, the document requirements have been significantly reduced, making the process more efficient. New institutions will now require only five documents, down from 28, to obtain a licence. The paperwork for first-time academic programme accreditation has been reduced from 13 documents to just one, while the requirements for renewing institutional licensure have been reduced from more than 11 to just one. Similarly, existing HEIs seeking accreditation for a new programme will now only need one document instead of 13. His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of MoHESR, emphasised that this initiative aligns with the Ministry's commitment to simplifying services under the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme. He further highlighted that this decision supports the Ministry's broader strategy to enhance higher education quality, aligning outcomes with labour market needs and fostering lifelong learning. His Excellency Dr. Al Mualla revealed that the ministerial decision significantly shortens the licensure and accreditation timeline. If all requirements are met, the licensure process for new institutions has been reduced from six months to one week. Similarly, accreditation for new academic programmes now takes only one week instead of nine months. The renewal for accreditation for existing programmes has been reduced from nine months to a maximum of three months. He added that a risk-based management system will be introduced for renewing institutional licensure and academic accreditations. This will help streamline the process and reduce the time required for renewal. Low-risk institutions will receive a six-year licence with oversight every three years, whereas high-risk institutions will be granted a two-year licence with annual monitoring. His Excellency Dr. Al Mualla said that the new framework provides all accredited UAE-based HEIs with a unified evaluation mechanism based on clear performance indicators. This ensures all institutions are evaluated on measurable outcomes. The decision outlines clear pathways for new institutions to obtain a licence and accreditation, as well as for existing institutions to renew institutional licensure or programme accreditations. It also defines the steps for accrediting new programmes. Adding or closing an academic unit will require prior approval from MoHESR. Furthermore, licensure procedures will be unified between the MoHESR and local education authorities. Institutions will receive a Ministry licensure upon obtaining local approval, and internationally accredited academic programmes will be automatically recognised without the need for additional procedures, streamlining the service and enhancing efficiency. In the Outcome-based Evaluation Framework, the Ministry identifies six key pillars, each assigned a specific weight as follows: Employment Outcomes (25%), Learning Outcomes (25%), Collaboration with Partners (20%), Scientific Research Outcomes (15%), Reputation and Global Presence (10%), and Community Engagement (5%). These pillars will be evaluated through predefined performance indicators to ensure a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of HEIs. This decision applies to all existing HEIs licensed by the Ministry, as well as new institutions seeking licensure from MoHESR. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
02-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research introduces faster licensure and accreditation for HEIs
Mohammad Al Mualla: The licensure process for new institutions has been reduced from six months to one week, and accreditation for new academic programmes from nine months to one week The time required to renew accreditation for existing programmes has been reduced from nine months to a maximum of three months A unified evaluation framework will evaluate HEIs using outcome-based performance indicators United Arab Emirates: The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has introduced a new streamlined system for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for UAE-based higher education institutions (HEIs). This initiative includes the adoption of an Outcome-based Evaluation Framework in accordance with Ministerial Resolutions No. (27) of 2024 and No. (62) of 2025. The decision establishes clear pathways for institutional licensure and programme accreditation for both existing and new HEIs. It also introduces a unified framework to evaluate institutions based on performance indicators. As part of this initiative, the document requirements have been significantly reduced, making the process more efficient. New institutions will now require only five documents, down from 28, to obtain a licence. The paperwork for first-time academic programme accreditation has been reduced from 13 documents to just one, while the requirements for renewing institutional licensure have been reduced from more than 11 to just one. Similarly, existing HEIs seeking accreditation for a new programme will now only need one document instead of 13. His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Al Mualla, Undersecretary of MoHESR, emphasised that this initiative aligns with the Ministry's commitment to simplifying services under the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme. He further highlighted that this decision supports the Ministry's broader strategy to enhance higher education quality, aligning outcomes with labour market needs and fostering lifelong learning. His Excellency Dr. Al Mualla revealed that the ministerial decision significantly shortens the licensure and accreditation timeline. If all requirements are met, the licensure process for new institutions has been reduced from six months to one week. Similarly, accreditation for new academic programmes now takes only one week instead of nine months. The renewal for accreditation for existing programmes has been reduced from nine months to a maximum of three months. He added that a risk-based management system will be introduced for renewing institutional licensure and academic accreditations. This will help streamline the process and reduce the time required for renewal. Low-risk institutions will receive a six-year licence with oversight every three years, whereas high-risk institutions will be granted a two-year licence with annual monitoring. His Excellency Dr. Al Mualla said that the new framework provides all accredited UAE-based HEIs with a unified evaluation mechanism based on clear performance indicators. This ensures all institutions are evaluated on measurable outcomes. The decision outlines clear pathways for new institutions to obtain a licence and accreditation, as well as for existing institutions to renew institutional licensure or programme accreditations. It also defines the steps for accrediting new programmes. Adding or closing an academic unit will require prior approval from MoHESR. Furthermore, licensure procedures will be unified between the MoHESR and local education authorities. Institutions will receive a Ministry licensure upon obtaining local approval, and internationally accredited academic programmes will be automatically recognised without the need for additional procedures, streamlining the service and enhancing efficiency. In the Outcome-based Evaluation Framework, the Ministry identifies six key pillars, each assigned a specific weight as follows: Employment Outcomes (25%), Learning Outcomes (25%), Collaboration with Partners (20%), Scientific Research Outcomes (15%), Reputation and Global Presence (10%), and Community Engagement (5%). These pillars will be evaluated through predefined performance indicators to ensure a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of HEIs. This decision applies to all existing HEIs licensed by the Ministry, as well as new institutions seeking licensure from MoHESR. For further information, please contact:
