Dr. Yaping Gao is a highly experienced professional in higher education, specializing in instructional design and educational technology. With a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction, she has worked in various roles including faculty, instructional designer, LMS administrator, and online education administrator. Dr. Gao believes in the importance of quality course and program design to enhance instruction, student engagement, and overall student success. As the Senior Academic Director of Quality Matters, she leads member services, supports a global community of institutions, and fosters international partnerships. Dr. Gao holds degrees from Baylor University in the USA and Shanghai International Studies University in China.

Jamil Salmi is a prominent global expert in tertiary education, offering policy advice and consulting services to governments, universities, and international organizations. He served as the World Bank’s tertiary education coordinator and played a key role in shaping the Bank’s strategies and policies on higher education reform. Dr. Salmi has advised numerous countries on tertiary education development, financing reforms, and strategic planning. He is a member of international advisory boards and networks, including the UK Leadership Foundation for Higher Education and the International Institute for Educational Planning. Dr. Salmi is also an esteemed author, with books focused on establishing world-class universities and research institutions.

Tim Oates is the Group Director of Assessment Research and Development at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. He is renowned for his work in assessment and measurement, particularly in relation to the National Curriculum in England. He chaired the Expert Panel for the Review of the National Curriculum and published the influential report “Could do better” in 2010. Tim chairs curriculum groups for the Department for Education and has conducted curriculum reviews globally. He has published extensively on assessment and curriculum topics, advised governments, and collaborated with organizations like the OECD. Tim is a Fellow of Churchill College Cambridge and was awarded a CBE for his contributions to education.

Robert Jenkins, Ed.D, Global Director, Education, UNICEF Headquarters, joined UNICEF in 1995. He brings over 20 years of experience in

Dr. Abdulla S. Dahlan is a highly respected figure in academia, law, and business, with extensive experience and a notable career spanning several decades. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Business & Technology (UBT) and as a Professor of Law at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. Dr. Dahlan has held key leadership positions in various organizations and has been recognized for his contributions with prestigious awards and honors. His commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting progress has established him as a prominent and influential figure in the academic and legal communities.

Dr. Ahmed has extensive experience in the field of Computer Science, particularly in the Telecom sector, with over 24 years of combined practical work and educational experience. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Old Dominion University and has worked on research projects at NASA Langley Research Center. Dr. Ahmed has held various roles in the Telecom sector, including Chief Technology Operations Officer at mobily and CIO and Technology Advisor at the Ministry of Defence. He currently serves as Deputy Minister for Future Jobs and Digital Entrepreneurship at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, in addition to holding Board of Director positions in governmental authorities and NGOs.

Prof. Thafer Assaraira, is a Professor in American Literature since 1998, Ohio University, USA. Currently he is the President of Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission for Higher Education Institutions and previously was the President of Mu’tah University (2016-2020). He has more than 30 research papers and books published in the fields of English, American, and comparative literature. Prof. Assaraira has got a profound experience in the quality and accreditation of higher education institutions as well as in regional and Arab rankings. Besides, he has contributed to the development of local and regional standards and indicators of accreditation and quality assurance.