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12/8/25, 11:07 AM Winners Of Hamdan–ALECSO Award For Distinguished Educational Research Announced | Pakistan Point
The second winning study, authored by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Magda El-Sayed Ali Bathish Al-Kushki,
is titled “The Inflation of Illusory Competence as a Mediating Variable in the Relationship
Between Cognitive Reliance on Generative Artificial Intelligence and Distortion of Intellectual
Identity Among Graduate Students.” The winning research papers demonstrated strong scientific
rigor, clear relevance to contemporary educational issues, and a notable capacity to contribute
to the development of educational policies and the enhancement of learning practices
across Arab countries.

The 2025 Hamdan–ALECSO Award for Digital Innovations in Education also witnessed strong
regional participation, with 77 digital innovations from 11 Arab countries, reflecting the diversity
of digital initiatives and the growing adoption of advanced technologies in educational
development.

Algeria topped the submissions with 21 innovations, followed by the United Arab Emirates with
16, Palestine with 10, Saudi Arabia with 7, Iraq with 6, and Jordan with
5. Kuwait and Morocco each submitted 4 innovations, in addition to 2 innovations from Syria,
and one submission each from Oman and Qatar.
Following an evaluation process based on criteria of innovation, educational impact, and
applicability, the judging committee selected three winning innovations in this inaugural cycle,
across both the institutional and individual categories. In the institutional category, the winning
project was Alef Pathways, submitted by Alef Education from the United Arab Emirates.

In the individual category, the winners were Hind Abdullah Ali Al Ateeqi Al
Junaibi from the UAE for her innovation TAIA: Teaching AI Assistant, and Nouf bint Abdulaziz bin
Muqbil Al-Jehani from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for her innovation Raseen Platform.

The winning projects demonstrated exceptional ability in leveraging artificial intelligence and
digital solutions to enhance educational quality and build more efficient, innovative learning
environments.

Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in
partnership with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO),
reaffirms its commitment to advancing educational research and promoting digital innovation
in education.
Through its leading programs and awards, the Foundation continues to empower researchers
and innovators across the Arab world and to provide platforms that support high-quality scientific
and technological contributions. Both institutions remain dedicated to expanding the impact of
these awards and strengthening their role in developing education systems and building the
capacities of future generations.

The winners will be honored on the sidelines of the Conference of Arab Ministers of
Higher Education and Scientific Research, to be held in Baghdad at the end of December under
the auspices of ALECSO.

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