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UAE's first-of-its-kind AI tool to save 75% of faculty

members' time in higher education

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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has announced the launch of the region’s first
AI-powered academic agent, a pioneering tool designed to save up to 75 per cent of faculty
members’ time while enhancing students’ academic achievement by 40 per cent, marking a
significant step in reshaping the future of higher education, said Dr Mansoor Al Awar, HBMSU
Chancellor.
The initiative, titled ‘Artificial Intelligence Agent for Every Faculty’, is the first of its kind in the UAE
and the wider region. It integrates advanced AI capabilities into higher education in line with the
UAE National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031 and Education Strategy 2033.

“The role of the faculty in smart learning is not teaching. They are supposed to facilitate, enable,
mentor, and coach. For the faculty member to do that, he needs a space,” said Al Awar to Khaleej
Times during a media briefing at HBMSU on Thursday.

Functions of the AI agent

• Content Creation: It transforms syllabi into detailed weekly plans with activities in less
than 10 minutes. It also generates instructional videos from scripts. Reduces the time
faculty spend on course planning and material development.
• Assessment: It creates various types of assessments, including projects, exams, and
multiple-choice questions. Automatically generates assessment rubrics. And handles exam
moderation, eliminating the need for traditional moderation committees.

• Learning Analytics: It instantly assesses student submissions (exams, projects); provides
immediate, personalized feedback highlighting knowledge gaps. It also generates
comprehensive reports for faculty on cohort-level weaknesses, enabling real-time
curriculum adjustments.

Through this system, HBMSU has reduced content development time by 85 per cent, eased the
burden on faculty by 95 per cent, and enhanced student mastery by 40 per cent. It also drives
research and development at the University, improves academic performance across the board,
and reduces the costs of designing and producing courses and programs.

How does it help students?

For learners, the AI agent acts as a personalized guide by helping them conduct research, develop
projects, and access tailored learning materials suited to their academic progress. This creates a
more engaging and adaptive learning experience, improving educational achievement by up to 40%.
Why faculty members?

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