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Statement

Statement by H.E. Dr. Mansour Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU

On

UNESCO’s adoption of an Emirati proposal to designate the international

day of coding and digital education

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU),
said: “UNESCO's officially adoption of an Emirati proposal to designate the international day

of coding and the international day for digital education signifies the profound recognition of
the international organization accords to the Emirati achievements in this field. It serves as a

global testament of the paramount role played by the UAE government in leveraging
technological advancements that enhance the quality of education. This recognition is deeply

anchored in a history marked by pioneering global projects and a strategic portfolio driven by
the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. More than two decades ago, his

vision aimed at bringing about revolutionary changes in the education landscape, materializing
in the inception of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University as the first smart university in
the region, offering an innovative smart education model. I hope that the adoption of this new

UAE initiative by UNESCO serves as a catalyst, inspiring universities, higher education

institutions and educational stakeholders across the nation to intensify their efforts in
accelerating digital transformation in education. This involves the incorporation of digital

solutions into curricula and educational models. I am confident that the future holds more
groundbreaking Emirati initiatives that will further solidify the UAE’s global position as a hub

for programming and digital education.”
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