The colleges have achieved institutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, as represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA), following the fulfilment of institutional accreditation standards.

The Gulf Colleges have secured institutional accreditation from the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, represented by the National Center for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA). The Dean of Gulf Colleges elucidated that, by attaining institutional accreditation followed by programmatic accreditation, the colleges aspire to improve the effectiveness of their academic programs, boost the competitiveness of their graduates in the job market, and showcase their proficiency and excellence within a brief timeframe. The colleges are actively striving to achieve academic accreditation for all their programs by the conclusion of 2024.

The Dean considered this achievement a pivotal milestone in the history and journey of the colleges, building on the continuous successes they have achieved since their establishment. He congratulated all the staff, including faculty, administration, and students, on the colleges obtaining institutional accreditation. He emphasized that this accomplishment is the result of the collaborative efforts of all agencies and administrative units within the colleges, and it reflects the dedicated efforts initiated several years ago.

The Dean concluded by expressing sincere gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for their generous support and continuous care for higher education in general and private higher education in particular. He also thanked Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the Amir of the Eastern Region, and his deputy Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman, as well as Prince Mansour bin Mohammed bin Saad Al Saud, the Governor of Hafar Al-Batin, for their significant support and continuous follow-up.