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Press Release

As part of the third meeting for the academic year of 2024-2025

HBMSU’s Board of Trustees discusses latest updates in

implementing strategic growth plans and transformational

projects

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 24 April 2025: Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart

University (HBMSU) held its third board meeting for the academic year of 2024-
2025, chaired by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

in the presence of their excellencies and other board members.

During the meeting, the council discussed the progress of the HBMSU’s 2024-2026
strategic plan, implementation of previous resolutions, and new changes coming into

effect on the academic and administrative fronts. The Board also reviewed important
updates regarding the University’s new transformational projects, including their

implementation model and roadmap, designed to position the University as a leader
and enhance its competitiveness both locally and globally. Lastly, the Board discussed

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the preparations for the 15 cohort's graduation ceremony, in accordance with the
expectations of guests and graduates.

H.E. Mattar Al Tayer underscored the Board’s commitment to advancing specialised

academic and research programs and nurturing a culture of innovation within the

educational ecosystem, in line with the University’s standing as a leading educational
institution in smart learning and innovation. His Excellency further highlighted the
importance of reinforcing HBMSU’s exposure to modern technologies, particularly

artificial intelligence (AI), as it forms the foundation of the University’s transition

towards digital transformation. The significance of investing in AI and enhancing
learners’ abilities and skills to keep pace with the rapid advancements in the field—

which are expected to have a profound impact on all sectors in the years to come—
was also acknowledged by the Board.