In brief
Al‑Ahsa Technical College co‑organized a World Quality Week 2026 event, featuring keynotes by UNESCO RCQE Director General Dr. Abdulrahman Al‑Mudaires and regional officials. The program centered on quality excellence, adaptive leadership, and digital transformation in vocational training. The event highlighted an ongoing commitment to embedding ethical quality standards throughout educational practice.
Al‑Ahsa Technical College held an event on November 5, 2026, in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Regional Center for Quality and Excellence in Education (RCQE), to mark World Quality Week 2026. The gathering focused on leadership, governance and digital transformation in training institutions.
The highlight was a keynote address by UNESCO RCQE Director General Dr. Abdulrahman Al‑Mudaires, who spoke on quality excellence, adaptive leadership, and the role of digital tools in sustaining quality across institutions. He outlined governance foundations, the strategic enablers of digital transformation, and how integrating these elements can drive excellence in a changing world.
Director General of Technical and Vocational Training in the Eastern Region Mishary Al-Qahtani also spoke, emphasizing the global observance under the theme “Quality: Powering Performance.” He said quality is an ethical commitment that should be embedded in every institutional practice and that the week offers a chance to strengthen a culture of proficiency and continuous development.
The event underscored the need for continuous improvement and ethical leadership in all training facilities, echoing UNESCO’s call for a quality‑driven future. As the world celebrates a weekly commitment to quality standards, Al‑Ahsa College of Technology’s participation highlights its dedication to fostering excellence among students and staff.
Participants included officials and stakeholders from local and national education bodies, illustrating a collaborative approach to quality enhancement.
The event marks a significant step in Al‑Ahsa’s long‑term strategy to integrate digital resources into vocational training curricula.
