As part of Al-Warith University’s ongoing commitment to achieving academic excellence and ensuring high-quality higher education, Professor Dr Ibrahim Saeed Al-Hayyawi, President of the University, together with the esteemed University Council, welcomed the National Institutional Accreditation Team headed by Dr Khalid Shanawa. The delegation included specialists from the Supervision and Scientific Evaluation Authority / Directorate of Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The purpose of the visit was to conduct an on-site review of the university’s compliance with institutional accreditation requirements and standards. This included evaluating the academic environment, infrastructure, teaching practices, and mechanisms for quality assurance and continuous improvement.

This initiative forms part of the University’s broader efforts to contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Al-Warith University seeks to build a robust educational system that meets both national and international quality standards while enhancing the efficiency and impact of its academic and research outputs.

During the meeting, the University President affirmed that Al-Warith University remains steadfast in pursuing its vision for academic distinction and institutional accreditation. He emphasised that these efforts align with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s strategy to elevate university performance and advance sustainable development within Iraq’s higher education sector.