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Statement by H.E. Dr. Mansour Al Awar,

Chancellor of HBMSU On UNESCO’s adoption of

an Emirati proposal to designate the

international day of coding and digital education

14/11/2023

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), said:

“UNESCO's officially adoption of an Emirati proposal to designate the international day of coding and the
international day for digital education signifies the profound recognition of the international organization

accords to the Emirati achievements in this field. It serves as a global testament of the paramount role
played by the UAE government in leveraging technological advancements that enhance the quality of

education. This recognition is deeply anchored in a history marked by pioneering global projects and a
strategic portfolio driven by the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. More than two decades ago,

his vision aimed at bringing about revolutionary changes in the education landscape, materializing in the
inception of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University as the first smart university in the region, offering

an innovative smart education model. I hope that the adoption of this new UAE initiative by UNESCO
serves as a catalyst, inspiring universities, higher education institutions and educational stakeholders

across the nation to intensify their efforts in accelerating digital transformation in education. This involves
the incorporation of digital solutions into curricula and educational models. I am confident that the future

holds more groundbreaking Emirati initiatives that will further solidify the UAE’s global position as a hub

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