DataFlow Group signed a cooperation agreement to support academic credential verification for Kuwait’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on September 17, 2026. The agreement focuses on verifying academic qualifications and documents while raising the efficiency and accuracy of administrative services provided to beneficiaries.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Dr. Nader Abdullah Al-Jalal, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Badr Al-Busairi, Undersecretary of the Ministry, signed the document on behalf of the government body alongside legal and administrative officials. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chief Operating Officer of DataFlow Group, signed on behalf of the company alongside Rafi Hattar, Chief Commercial Officer.
Modernizing Academic Credential Verification
The Ministry explained that the partnership forms part of its program to modernize operational mechanisms across departments. By working directly with document-issuing sources, the organization aims to accelerate the processing of educational certificates.
“The partnership with DataFlow Group reflects the Ministry’s commitment to raising the efficiency of academic credential verification procedures and accelerating their completion, by drawing on specialized expertise in verifying documents directly with their original, issuing sources.”
Dr. Nader Al-Jalal, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Expanding Global Institutional Partnerships
Dr. Al-Jalal stated that the Ministry seeks wider access to certificate-issuing institutions worldwide. Consequently, this international reach enables the administration to evaluate credentials across diverse foreign educational systems.
Furthermore, deploying digital tools across verification workflows assists officials in generating accurate, evidence-based decisions regarding submitted qualifications, strengthening trust across the economy.
Streamlining Administrative Turnaround Times
Dr. Badr Al-Busairi noted that the agreement directly shortens processing cycles for submitted applications. The integration of advanced tracking mechanisms also improves service delivery for citizens and international graduates seeking qualification equivalency.
In the upcoming phase, the Ministry plans to optimize its operational environment by linking technical verification systems with legal and administrative workflows.
Background on Primary Source Verification
Headquartered in Dubai, DataFlow Group provides Primary Source Verification (PSV) services across the GCC, MENA, Africa, India, and the Philippines. The organization assists government regulators and employers in confirming records to maintain compliance in critical sectors, using specialized screening tools alongside its cybersecurity and identity management infrastructure.
