sentences:  In the year 2006, AKMS managed to secure cooperation agreements with several international organizations that work in the field of knowledge and quality management.AKMS was awarded membership of the British Institute of Quality Assurance (IQA).The IQA membership has granted the Society several advantages, among which are the provision of all publications and data related to quality on a regular basis as well as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the IQA to set up a mechanism for cooperation in the field of professional training and publications.