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11/27/23, 10:02 AM HBMSU participates in International Council for open, distance education
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.

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)

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