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Syria and UAE Begin Talks Over Degree Recognition for Syrian Virtual University

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Syria’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research began official communications with the United Arab Emirates regarding the non-recognition of degrees issued by the Syrian Virtual University and several private universities by Emirati authorities. Minister Marwan al-Halabi announced the move, stating the ministry initiated formal correspondence to address the issue.

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The ministry is working to protect graduates who obtained qualifications approved in Syria. The lack of recognition by Emirati authorities could affect these graduates' employment opportunities and professional stability.

The initiative occurs amid efforts by Syria and the United Arab Emirates to expand higher education cooperation through academic partnerships and scholarship exchanges.

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Who's involved

  • SyriaThe country whose Ministry of Higher Education initiated formal correspondence with the United Arab Emirates.
  • United Arab EmiratesThe country whose authorities are currently not recognizing degrees from Syrian institutions.
  • Syrian Virtual UniversityThe Syrian educational institution whose degrees are the subject of the regulatory dispute.

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