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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) took part in the Annual Meeting of the

Consortium for Benchmarking Framework for Online, Open, Smart and Technology-enhanced
higher education. This virtual meeting explored the future trajectory of the international

Consortium, dedicated to advancing the quality of online education through collaborative
benchmarking initiative. Against the backdrop of the substantial achievements of 2023, the

meeting celebrated the triumphs of the Consortium for Benchmarking Framework, a
collaborative endeavor initiated nearly five years ago by HBMSU and other global leaders in

online higher education. It showcased the Consortium's resounding success in fostering
excellence in the digital realm of higher education.

The meeting was attended by several prominent figures, including H.E. Dr. Amr Ezzat
Salama, Secretary General at the Association of Arab Universities (AArU); Prof. Nadia

Badrawi, President of Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE);

Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary General of the International Council for Open and Distance
Education (ICDE); H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU; and many other
distinguished members and representatives of the Consortium.

Participants were presented with the global report on the 2023 benchmarking implementation

cycle, which was implemented by ten universities of the Consortium, followed by the findings
of the two expert committees nominated at the previous Members' meeting. The meeting also

discussed future plans to enhance online higher education, in alignment with the Consortium's
growth trajectory and maintaining top-quality output standards.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU commented:“The Annual Meeting is a strong

reminder of the collaborative spirit and commitment that drive our common goal of raising the
bar for online education worldwide. This common outlook and dedication have greatly

contributed to the success of the Consortium for the Benchmarking Framework since its
inception nearly five years ago. The year 2023, marked by its noteworthy accomplishments

and innovations, therefore serves as a testament to our combined efforts in the field of online,
open, smart, and technology-enhanced higher education.”

His Excellency added,“A major contributor to the Consortium's success has been the

continued assistance we have received from member universities and partners. We firmly
believe that this meeting, providing ample opportunities for all members to leverage their

participation in our digital transformation endeavor, is essential to the Consortium's continued
growth and development.”

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