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11/27/23, 10:01 AM HBMSU participates in International Council for open, distance education
their research within the fields of 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.

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 PhD learners
in their research endeavours 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.

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