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smart, electronic, open, and distance learning throughout their academic

journey towards earning a Ph.D.

Dr Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

(HBMSU), stated, "With an unwavering commitment to enhancing its global

presence, HBMSU actively engages in international forums of smart education.

This commitment was the driving force behind our participation in the ICDE

World Conference 2023, enhancing the international standing of HBMSU and

reinforcing the principles of innovation and excellence in education

development. Additionally, our participation in these globally renowned

conferences solidifies the University's partnerships on the education map with

major institutions, councils, and 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. PhD 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.

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