Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assura

The Oman Academic Accreditation Authority was established by Royal Decree No. 54/2010, granting it legal personality, financial, and administrative independence, replacing the Accreditation Council (formerly). It began its work in 2001, promoting the culture of quality and accreditation for higher education institutions and their programs. 

On January 13, 2021, Royal Decree No. 9/2021 renamed it the Oman Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority, which operates under the Council of Ministers. The decree also expanded its mandate to include school education quality assurance and the implementation of the National Qualifications Framework.