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4/26/24, 8:43 AM HBMSU's Board of Governors endorses University's vision and strategic plan for 2024-2026 : GoDubai.com

HBMSU's Board of Governors endorses

University's vision and strategic plan for 2024-

2026

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UAE, April 25, 2024: His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of Board of Governors of
Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU), presided over the third meeting of the
Board of Governors for the academic year 2023-2024, in the presence of Their Excellencies
and other members of the board.

During the meeting, the Board endorsed the University's new vision, which seeks to
establish HBMSU as an internationally recognised academic institution that leads the way in
education and equips future generations with the requisite skills and abilities. Additionally,
they adopted the University's forward-thinking strategic plan for 2024-2026.

The meeting served as a platform to discuss the HBMSU's future directions, which is in line
with the global shifts and trends in every industry, particularly in technology and teaching
techniques. The meeting further outlined a series of transformational initiatives and projects,
all of which are scheduled to be carried out in the next stage.

Additionally, it placed a strong emphasis on strategic planning, a vision for future
development, and approval of performance targets until 2032, in keeping with the vision and
directives of the wise leadership. The meeting also shed light on future growth scenarios
and business models for the University.

His Excellency Al Tayer, delivered an insightful speech, highlighting the University's strategic
goals and commitment to providing high-quality education. This was in line with the vision
and directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMSU, to provide exceptional educational
services and embrace a forward-thinking approach that advances quality and excellence,
while also fostering innovation within the educational and research system. This will further
aid in positioning the University as one of the leading educational institutions globally.

“The Board's framework revolves around pivotal pillars, notably the formulation of a
comprehensive strategy for the University and forging robust alliances with the private
sector, particularly in burgeoning technological domains such as big data and artificial
intelligence. This strategic collaboration aims to foster sustainability in the evolution of
University's operations and services, ensuring continued growth and innovation,” H.E.
added.

During the meeting, the Board delved into the HBMSU's future transformation roadmap
through three strategic sessions, with the goal of achieving new qualitative leaps for the
University. The roadmap encompasses three strategic phases, with the initial phase
prioritising institutional enhancement, program and course structure revitalization,
institutional identity reinforcement, and initiatives to strengthen the educational system. An
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