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international organisations. This aligns with the vision of the

leadership of the UAE, the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan

bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of

Dubai, HBMSU President.”

This global event, hosted by Universidad Estatal a Distancia,

(UNED) in Costa Rica, featured engaging presentations on

relevant topics delivered by experts in the field, along with

moderated thematic discussion tables. Ph.D. students also

had the opportunity to present their work in a secure

environment, receiving valuable feedback from peers and

academic experts on-site.

Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice-Chancellor of International

Cooperation at HBMSU, represented the University at this

event, where he actively engaged in the Pre-conference Global

Doctoral Consortium (GDC) session on 6th November 2023.

During the session, Prof. Hassan delivered a presentation to

highlight HBMSU's foundational role as a partner in GDC,

emphasising its commitment to knowledge dissemination and

collaboration.

Prof. Moustafa Hassan 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

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