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Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and Ministry of Industry and

Advanced Technology Sign MoU to Empower National Talent and
Enhance Industrial Competitiveness

31 August 2025: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University and The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology have signed a
strategic cooperation agreement aimed at developing the national capabilities of the Ministry’s Emirati workforce through innovative
lifelong learning programs based on smart technology and flexible learning, thereby enhancing industrial competitiveness and
investment attractiveness.

The MoU reaffirms the commitment of both parties to supporting sustainable development pathways and preparing qualified national
talent to lead the country’s industrial future. It focuses on supporting the career progression of Ministry employees by providing
opportunities to enroll in the University’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs, in addition to specialized lifelong learning
programs, including the Future Foresight Leadership Program, the Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and
the Women Leadership Development Program.

The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr. Rashid Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of
Industry and Advanced Technology, and Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Resources and Services at HBMSU, at
the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai, in the presence of senior officials from both sides. The signing is part of the Ministry and
University’s efforts to strengthen effective partnerships between the government and academic sectors, thereby empowering national
talent and supporting the UAE’s strategic direction towards a sustainable, innovation-driven knowledge economy.

H.E. Dr. Rashid Al Nuaimi emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of UAE industry through its
strategic initiatives and projects such as “Make it in the Emirates” and the National In-Country Value and Technology Transformation
in Industry programs. These initiatives aim to create a business environment that attracts investments, partnerships, opportunities,
and boosts global competitiveness.

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