We are extremely delighted to announce that International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has reached a Memorandum of Understanding with Higher Education Council, North Syria (HEC) for reciprocal recognition and strategic collaboration on promoting international accreditation. HEC is an an independent higher educational, academic body was established in northern Syria in 2016 with the aim of licensing and accrediting universities, institutes, and higher education institutions in Syria and around the world. HEC is also the full member of Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN).