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9/15/25, 10:53 AM UAE's first-of-its-kind AI tool to save 75% of faculty members' time in higher education (NEWS)

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) (https://www.edarabia.com/774/hamdan-bin-

mohammed-smart-university-hbmsu/) has announced the launch of the region’s first AI-powered
(https://www.edarabia.com/abu-dhabi-students-develop-ai-powered-solution-food-security-

reducing-waste/) 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
over
reduces the costs of designing and producing courses and programs.
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