Saudi Arabia · Higher Education Quality & Accreditation

Building institutions
that deserve their accreditation.

بناء مؤسسات تستحق اعتمادها الأكاديمي — بجودة حقيقية، ونتائج ملموسة.

EMH Accreditation Counselling helps universities and colleges across the Kingdom achieve NCAAA accreditation, transform curricula, and build quality cultures that last — grounded in Vision 2030 and evidence-based practice.

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10+
Years NCAAA
review experience
14+
Scientific
publications
470+
Research
citations
Forbes
200 Most Powerful
Arab Women, 2014
⭐ Forbes' 200 Most Powerful Arab Women · Ranked #57
Dr. Elham Mahjoob Hassanain — Higher Education Quality & Accreditation Consultant
Dr. Elham Mahjoob Hassanain, PhD
د. إلهام محجوب حسنين
Higher Education Quality & Accreditation Consultant
Educational Leadership | Academic Quality
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry Registered · FL-365433918
NCAAA Institutional & Program Reviewer
/in/elham-mahjoob-hassanain/
HRSD Registered · FL-365433918
NCAAA Reviewer since 2015
Forbes' 200 Most Powerful Arab Women
Shura Council Member 2013–2017
G20 — S20 Smart Communities Technical Lead
Services — الخدمات

What EMH Counselling Offers

ما تقدمه استشارات EMH

A comprehensive range of higher education quality services — from NCAAA accreditation preparation to curriculum transformation and faculty development.

01 — Accreditation
NCAAA Accreditation Readiness
الاستعداد للاعتماد الأكاديمي
Full-cycle preparation for institutional and program NCAAA accreditation. Gap analysis, self-study documentation, evidence portfolios, and mock review preparation by an active NCAAA reviewer since 2015.
Gap AnalysisSelf-StudyMock ReviewEvidence Portfolio
02 — Curriculum
Curriculum Design & Innovation
تصميم المناهج وتطويرها
Redesigning academic programs to be outcomes-based and aligned with Vision 2030 — drawing on experience co-designing Saudi Arabia's first internationally benchmarked cybersecurity degree with Cardiff University.
OBESQF AlignmentFuture SkillsInternational Benchmarking
03 — Quality
Quality Enhancement Planning
تخطيط تحسين الجودة
Designing sustainable internal QA frameworks that drive continuous improvement — building quality cultures that persist beyond accreditation cycles, with data-driven KPIs and risk mitigation strategies.
QA SystemsKPIsRisk MitigationContinuous Improvement
04 — Evaluation
Academic Program Evaluation
تقييم البرامج الأكاديمية
Rigorous, evidence-based review of academic programs with national and international benchmarking — including program appraisals with Connecticut University and NQF-aligned military institute assessments.
BenchmarkingNQFProgram ReviewAction Planning
05 — Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Development
تطوير مخرجات التعلم
Developing, mapping, and assessing CLOs, PLOs, and ILOs aligned with accreditation standards — grounded in 19 years of teaching and peer review experience at Umm Al-Qura University.
CLOs / PLOsAssessment DesignBloom's Taxonomy
06 — Training
Training & Professional Development
التدريب والتطوير المهني
Customized workshops for faculty and institutional leadership in QA, accreditation, OBE, and academic leadership. Currently an active ETEC Academy Quality Trainer for professional reviewers across KSA.
ETEC TrainerFaculty DevAcademic LeadershipWorkshops
About — عن الدكتورة إلهام

Dr. Elham Mahjoob Hassanain, PhD

Visionary academic leader with deep expertise in computer science, cybersecurity, and higher education quality. Proven record in NCAAA accreditation, strategic leadership, global academic partnerships, and policy development.

Professor at Umm Al-Qura University (2006–2025), first female Provost in a non-segregated Saudi university, Shura Council Member, G20 Technical Lead, and ranked #57 in Forbes' 200 Most Powerful Arab Women. Her work spans academia, public policy, cybersecurity, and international collaboration across the UK, US, and Gulf.

"The ultimate measure of educational quality lies not only in what students learn, but in the difference they go on to make through their leadership, innovation, and service to society."

«إن المقياس الحقيقي لجودة التعليم لا يكمن فيما يتعلمه الطلاب فحسب، بل في الأثر الذي يتركونه من خلال قيادتهم وابتكارهم وخدمتهم للمجتمع.»

— Dr. Elham Mahjoob Hassanain
PhD & MSc — University of Surrey, UK (Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Computer Science)
BSc Computer Science — Richmond University, London, UK
Higher Diploma in Education — Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah
US Patent — System and Process for Dyslexia Screening & Management (US9672618B1, 2017)
14+ peer-reviewed publications · Cybersecurity, AI, Health Informatics & IoT · 470+ citations
Memberships: IEEE · ACM · WiCSME · Hemaya Information Security Association
Awards & Recognition — الجوائز
★
Forbes' 200 Most Powerful Arab Women
Ranked #57 globally — Forbes Middle East, 2014
★
Best Researcher Award
Secured UK-GCC British Council collaboration funding — University of Prince Mugrin, 2019
★
Best Head of Department Award
Umm Al-Qura University, 2010
2015
NCAAA Reviewer since
14+
Scientific publications
470+
Research citations
G20
S20 Technical Lead
Accreditation Roles — أدوار الاعتماد

Active Accreditation & Quality Roles

أدوار الاعتماد والجودة الفاعلة

Dr. Elham is not only a consultant — she is an active reviewer and assessor across Saudi Arabia's leading accreditation and quality bodies.

Education & Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)
NCAAA Center — Institutional & Program Reviewer
2015 – Present
Conducts comprehensive institutional and program evaluations, ensuring compliance with national accreditation standards and fostering academic excellence across Saudi higher education institutions.
Education & Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)
DERA Center — Assessor (NQF)
2024 – Present
Leads reviews and assessments in line with the National Qualification Framework (NQF) for educational and training military institutes across the Kingdom.
Education & Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)
MASAR Center — Assessor (Vocational)
2017 – Present
Evaluates vocational programs, ensuring alignment with national development goals and quality assurance frameworks in line with Vision 2030 priorities.
ETEC Academy
Quality Trainer — Professional Reviewers
2024 – Present
Trains professional quality reviewers on accreditation standards, institutional assessment, and continuous improvement strategies for academic, training, and schooling quality performance.
National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA)
Reviewer — SCyber-Edu Program
2022 – 2023
Reviewed cybersecurity academic programs across the Kingdom using predefined eligibility criteria, ensuring compliance with national standards and enhancing program quality.
Shura Council — Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Member & Consultant
Member 2013–2017 · Consultant 2008–2013
Served as Member and Consultant to the Shura Council, contributing to national policy on education, technology, cybersecurity, and women's leadership in the Kingdom.
Experience — الخبرة

Academic & Leadership Experience

الخبرة الأكاديمية والقيادية

2006 – 2025
Makkah, KSA
Umm Al-Qura University
Professor, Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Instructed undergraduate and postgraduate students in computer science, AI, cybersecurity, and blockchain
  • Peer-reviewed academic staff, enhancing teaching methodologies and fostering academic excellence
  • Promoted differentiated instruction including classroom flipping, case scenario analysis, and critical thinking
  • Participated in administrative committees: scientific research, quality assurance, academic advising, and student activities
  • Served as referee for IT projects at the Makkah Programming & AI Days Award, 2021
  • Represented the university at the 1st National Dialogue Among Civilizations, Riyadh
Head of Department, Computer Sciences & Information Systems — 2007–2010
  • Established cross-college collaboration networks and career apprenticeship programs
  • Advocated for gender equity and integrated Teaching Assistants into council decision-making
  • Awarded Best Head of Department, Umm Al-Qura University (2010)
2017 – 2019
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Vice-Rector & Provost of Academic Affairs
  • First female Provost in a non-segregated university in Saudi Arabia
  • Established the Kingdom's first internationally benchmarked cybersecurity bachelor's degree with Cardiff University
  • Secured UK-GCC British Council collaboration funding — awarded Best Researcher Award (2019)
  • Oversaw all deanship activities: academic programs, budgeting, facility management, and strategic planning
2014 – 2017
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Consultant, Academic Affairs
  • Launched national and international academic and research collaboration programs
  • Appraised all academic programs in collaboration with Connecticut University
  • Oversaw academic accreditations ensuring compliance with national and international standards
2015 – 2022
Madinah, KSA
University of Prince Mugrin
Board Member
  • Contributed to institutional governance, strategic direction, and academic policy at board level
Speaking — المشاركات

Key Speaking Engagements

أبرز المشاركات والمحاضرات

Recognized international speaker on cybersecurity, AI, women in technology, and higher education policy — from the Shura Council to Chatham House.

"Cybersecurity: A National Need"
Shura Council, KSA
"AI's Global Impact: Security, Gender & Governance Challenges"
Women for a Sustainable Future (WSF) Online
"Building Cybersecurity Capabilities and Developing Security Solutions"
Saudi Ministry of Defense, KSA
"Women in Cybersecurity" & "Women in Cyber Initiatives in the Middle East & Saudi Arabia"
Cardiff Cyber Innovation Hub, UK
"Empowering Women Forum: A Roundtable on Women in Cybersecurity"
G20, TF6 Workforce, KSA
"Future Trends in the Gulf States"
Chatham House Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK
"Roundtable with H.E. the President of the European Council to KSA"
European Union Council, KSA
"Enhancing Women's Technological Skills"
Saudi Family Affairs Council, KSA
"Synergizing Cybersecurity: Incident Response & Risk Management for Resilience"
Umm Al-Qura University, KSA
"Safe & Secure Life Forum: Violence and The Tech Revolution"
University of Jeddah
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Whether you are preparing for NCAAA accreditation, redesigning a curriculum, or building a quality culture from the ground up — reach out to discuss what your institution needs.

Phone
+966 55 553 5508
Email
e_hassanain@yahoo.com
LinkedIn
/in/elham-mahjoob-hassanain/
Location
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry Registration
FL-365433918 · Valid May 2027
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