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Press release

HBMSU celebrates the winners of its Research Awards in the realms of

quality management and smart learning

Dubai, United Arab Emirates –March 21, 2024: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University

(HBMSU) proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of the recipients of its esteemed
Research Awards, which seeks to encourage and reward cutting-edge research projects in the

fields of quality management and smart learning. These prestigious awards and grants
underscore HBMSU’s dedication to fostering innovation, excellence and leadership across

various domains while furthering its mission to elevate the research quality, advance scientific

progress, and professional spheres. This endeavour aligns with the directives of the wise
leadership of Dubai to support the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the pursuit of a

knowledge-based economy.

Prof. Ahmed Ankit, Dean of Research and Doctoral Studies at HBMSU, stated, “We, at
HBMSU, are proud to honour the exceptional contributions of distinguished researchers, who

have significantly advanced knowledge in quality management and smart learning. These
awards reflect the University’s firm commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and

leadership excellence while encouraging scientific research to drive progress in both academic
and professional levels. By celebrating these influential achievements, the University aims to

prepare a generation of leaders and researchers capable of achieving excellence and
contributing to the progress of their societies, thereby laying the foundation for a brighter and

more prosperous future.”

Among the distinguished recipients was H.E. Major General Pilot Ahmed Mohammed bin

Thani, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Port Affairs Dubai, UAE, who won the ‘Feigenbaum
Leadership Awards’ in the category of ‘Accomplished Leaders.’ Additionally, Dr. Fatma Al

Sharaf, Director of Corporate Quality and Excellence Department at Dubai health Authority,
was honoured for winning the same award in the category of ‘Women Leaders.’ This award,

established in honour of Dr. Armand Val Feigenbaum, the father of the ‘Total Quality Control’
concept, recognises exemplary leadership in driving organisations to fulfil their role in business

and society, while instigating a quality approach and culture to work.