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9/8/25, 9:45 AM A Statement by H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University on International Literacy Day…
A Statement by H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar

Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart

University on International Literacy Day

September 8, 2025

“This year, the world observes International Literacy Day under the theme, “Enhancing

Literacy in the Digital Era.” This theme aligns perfectly with the mission of Hamdan Bin
Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) since its establishment, as the University adopted
smart learning as a pioneering model that leverages the latest digital technologies to

prepare generations capable of addressing future challenges, foremost among them
illiteracy in the Arab world.

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As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime
Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed in his book “My Vision: Challenges in the Race for

Excellence,” that “teaching our children through traditional methods alone is a new form of
illiteracy that has no place in any society aspiring to join the global race.”

In line with this vision, HBMSU has developed an innovative educational system rooted in
smart transformation and lifelong learning. This model enables the dissemination of

knowledge and empowers individuals to learn anytime and anywhere, with fewer resources
and in less time compared to traditional approaches.

On this occasion, I call upon policymakers, educational institutions, and universities to unify
efforts and adopt smart learning models, which over the past decades have proven their

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