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Statement

A Statement by H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar

Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

on International Literacy Day

07 September 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.

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

effectiveness and leadership over traditional systems in combating illiteracy and expanding access

to education for all.
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