On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, received Dr. Alaa Ashmawai, head of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education, to discuss cooperation in accrediting and developing Azhar institutes and pre-university education curricula. The meeting was attended by Dr. Rajia Ali Mahmoud, deputy head of the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education.
The Grand Imam emphasized that improving the education process requires integrated efforts and coordination within a connected system, utilizing available resources and expertise to enhance education quality and outcomes. He highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between Al-Azhar and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education to support the development of Azhar educational institutions.
Dr. Ashmawai stated that his authority has accredited 2,500 institutes since its establishment, with 1,559 institutes still validly accredited. He noted that the accreditation rate for the current academic year reached 98% of Azhar institutes that applied for accreditation. Additionally, Al-Azhar University has the highest number of accredited colleges, with 66 colleges accredited by the authority, and 43 colleges still validly accredited.
The meeting resulted in an agreement to enhance cooperation in accrediting and developing institutes affiliated with Al-Azhar University and pre-university secondary education curricula. The agreement also includes providing technical support to faculty members in pre-university education to improve the quality of the education process and elevate the level of Azhar educational institutions.
The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality of education in Egypt. The authority is responsible for evaluating and accrediting educational institutions to ensure they meet the required standards. Al-Azhar, as a prominent educational institution in Egypt, seeks to maintain its academic standards and reputation through cooperation with the authority.
The meeting between the Grand Imam and Dr. Ashmawai reflects the ongoing efforts to improve the quality of education in Egypt. By working together, Al-Azhar and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education aim to provide high-quality education that meets international standards and prepares students for the future.
The cooperation between Al-Azhar and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education is expected to have a positive impact on the education sector in Egypt. The agreement will help to ensure that Azhar educational institutions maintain high academic standards and provide students with a quality education that prepares them for future challenges.
Key points
- Al-Azhar Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb met with Dr. Alaa Ashmawai to discuss accreditation and curriculum development for Azhar institutes.
- The National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education has accredited 2,500 institutes since its establishment.
- The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation between Al-Azhar and the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education to improve education quality.
