University of Alkafeel received a high-level delegation from Holy Al-Abbas Shrine on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The delegation offered congratulations on the university's institutional accreditation, placing it at the forefront of Iraqi private and public universities in this field, according to the highest academic quality standards.

The visiting delegation included members of the Administration Board of Holy Al-Abbas Shrine: Seid. LaithAL-Moosawi , Dr. Afdhal al-Shami, and Dr. Abbas al-Daddah al-Moosawi , Head of the Higher Education Commission at the shrine. The delegation was received by the University President, Prof. Dr.Nawras Mohammed Shaheed Al-Dahan, and vice-chancellor for academic affairs, Prof.Dr. Nawal Ayed al-Mayali, deans of colleges, assistants, and department heads.

Dr. Abbas al-Daddah al-Moosawi praised this achievement, saying, "University of Alkafeel has set an important precedent in the academic arena, becoming the first private university to achieve institutional accreditation at this level, ahead of a number of public and private universities. This is a credit to its serious and distinguished career."

He added, "The vision of Holy Al-Abbas's Shrine always strives to enhance quality and innovation in educational institutions, and every new achievement is a step towards building a high-level education that keeps pace with modern requirements and serves society." Al-Moussawi explained that this occasion confirms the status that University of Alkafeel has come to occupy within the Iraqi academic community, emphasizing: "We offer our congratulations on behalf of His Eminence the Legal Custodian of Holy AbbasShrine and on behalf of the General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine, in support and encouragement of this ambitious institution that has proven its ability to develop and compete."

For his part, Prof. Dr. Nawras Mohammed Shaheed Al-Dahan praised this visit, considering it a great moral appreciation that reflects the interest of the Holy Abbas Shrine in the educational process. He said: "This achievement would not have been possible without the great efforts made by all its departments." The university's colleges, departments, and administrative staff are directly supported by the General Secretariat of Holy Al-Abbas Shrine and its belief in the importance of teamwork and the development of higher education.

He pointed out that obtaining institutional accreditation is a pivotal step for the university in its academic journey and a key to achieve future international accreditations, in line with its vision of excellence and modernization.   It is worth noting that University of Alkafeel received the highest level of rating in the field of institutional accreditation among all Iraqi universities after meeting academic quality standards and accreditation requirements according to a comprehensive national assessment, amidst an atmosphere of pride and honor for this distinguished academic achievement.