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Press Release

Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice-chancellor of International Cooperation at HBMSU, said, “The
participation of HBMSU in the conference is a testament to our University’s unwavering commitment

to advancing smart education. This emphasises our role in supporting and empowering Ph.D. learners
in their research endeavors within the realms of smart, electronic, open, and distance learning. Our
focus remains on providing these learners with educational resources, as well as global-level peer

communication and learning opportunities.”

The conference also featured the “Regional Perspectives on Quality Assurance: Good Practices in

the Age of Digital Education” panel, which addressed challenges of ensuring quality in open, flexible,
and distance learning, with the aim to accelerate the adoption of best practices and foster global
discussions on quality assurance standards. Organised by ICDE Quality Network and moderated by Dr.

Souma Alhaj Ali, the Excellence and Governance Director at HBMSU and the Chair of ICDE Quality
Network, the panel discussion featured Prof. Moustafa Hassan from HBMSU; Prof. Ojat Darojat from
Universitas Terbuka; Dr. Mary Morocho Quezada from Universidad Técnica Particular de la Loja

(UTPL) and CALED; Mr. George Ubachs from EADTU; Prof. Juliet Inegbedion from National Open
University of Nigeria; and Prof. Rajni Chand from University of South Pacific.

Held under the theme ‘Joining Hands in Peace for the Futures of Education’, which echoes the
collective efforts required to provide access to educational resources and shape the future of
education worldwide, this conference witnessed the participation of a wide number of individuals from
across the globe.

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