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11/27/23, 10:01 AM HBMSU participates in International Council for open, distance education
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.
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. (ANI/WAM)