Midmak International Academy: A Strategic Partnership to Create a Leading Model in Education and Training in Syria
In issues 48–49 of Al-Jazeera Electronic Newspaper (May–June 2025), Dr. Dima Aziz Barakat — CEO of Midmak International Academy for Training and Competency Building in Syria and Australia, and President of the American Board Authority in Syria — affirmed that the Academy is committed to creating a genuine integration between academic education and professional training through high-quality programs aligned with labor market demands, offering outstanding opportunities for graduates both locally and internationally.
Dr. Barakat highlighted the importance of the strategic partnership between Midmak Academy and the International American Board, describing it as a turning point in enhancing the quality of education and its outcomes. This partnership supports the adoption and implementation of advanced professional programs at Al-Jazeera Private University and several other universities, under a vision aimed at establishing a pioneering educational model in Syria that merges global standards with national development needs.
She emphasized that this partnership goes beyond a simple academic collaboration. It is the result of a rigorous, scientific comparative analysis of the Syrian academic model and the American model of continuing education — with the goal of developing an innovative educational approach that can be replicated in other academic institutions.
Dr. Barakat explained that this thoughtful synthesis between academic and professional training models led to the development of an integrated methodology for preparing qualified cadres. The programs award internationally recognized diplomas, master’s, and professional doctorate degrees, effectively equipping students for the job market.
Additionally, a specialized online training platform will be launched for Al-Jazeera University students, offering high-level practical training that keeps pace with the latest trends in skills and technologies.
🔗 To read the full interview, please refer to issues 48–49 of Al-Jazeera Electronic Newspaper via the following link:
https://jude.edu.sy//storage/jpunews/June2025/cqeFURXZ2P6aMB9i3p5u.pdf