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Press Release

In line with its commitment to forging partnerships with international institutions

HBMSU signs MoU with Project Management Institute to enhance

knowledge exchange and adopt global best practices

27 April 2025: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has signed a Memorandum

of Understanding (MoU) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), in an effort to develop

innovative professional education programs that prepare learners for the job market. The

agreement seeks to establish collaborative pathways for knowledge exchange and the adoption

of global best practices, in line with the University’s approach to setting new benchmarks for

institutional efficiency and the quality of educational outcomes. It also seeks to shape the future

roadmap for technology-driven education, with a focus on empowering learners and reinforcing

the University’s leadership as a hub for smart learning in the region.

The MoU was signed by His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin

Mohammed Smart University, and Hanny Alshazly, Managing Director for the Middle East and

North Africa at Project Management Institute, in the presence of several prominent members

from both entities.

His Excellency Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU, said, “The
University draws inspiration from the country’s ambitious national goals and embraces an

approach that aligns educational outcomes with the core principles of the knowledge economy.
By steering partnerships and strategic programs with leading entities in education and

technology, the university is dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in the academic

setting. We are confident that our partnership with the Project Management Institute will yield

impactful results, given our shared commitment to adopting global best practices and exchanging

institutional expertise. Together, we aim to establish a strong educational foundation that meets