University lays down foundations for scientific
research in Arab region
[UAE – March 6 2014] – Hamdan
Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has announced that 68 research papers and
case studies submitted from all over the world were presented before high-level
academics, experts, decision makers, government officials, and regional and
international intellectuals at HBMSU Congress 2014. In line with UAE Vision
2021, the event held three parallel technical conferences on the culture of
quality, the improvement of healthcare industry, and the transformation to
smart learning. A huge number of learners from various universities across the
UAE turned up for the congress organized under the theme ‘Leading
Transformation to Sustainable Excellence.’
During the Congress’ ‘7th Quality Conference in
the Middle East’ held under the theme ‘Towards a Sustainable Excellence:
Leading a Successful Transformation,’ participants tackled 120 work papers on
service quality in different fields such as economics, healthcare, finance, and
human resources. 33 of these research papers, scientific posters and case
studies were prepared by HBMSU learners.
The second parallel technical discussion titled
‘6th Conference on eLearning Excellence in the Middle East ran under the theme
‘Leadership, Design and Technology for 21st Century Learning.’ It highlighted
the challenges encountered during the dynamic process of smart learning. A
total of 173 work papers were presented during the conference. 21 of these
papers were submitted by HBMSU learners and others by learners from the US,
Taiwan, Oman, the UK, and Belgium.
The third and last symposium, the ‘5th e-Health
and Environment Conference in Middle East’ held under the theme ‘Transformation
for Better Healthcare and Environment, discussed 106 work papers tackling
individual and social health and healthcare industry development. 14 of these
research papers, scientific posters and case studies were also prepared by
HBMSU learners.
Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor, commended the
research papers that contribute to the advancement of the Arab region’s modern
scientific knowledge. “All papers submitted to this year’s edition of the HBMSU
Congress, including those done by learners from different countries, met the
highest global standards. These research works are vital in enhancing the
region’s scientific knowledge, a major factor in achieving UAE Vision 2021. The
congress also offered a successful interactive platform for leading
researchers, scientists, intellectuals, and knowledge experts to raise the bar
on scientific research which acts as a pillar of comprehensive and sustainable
development.”
“The three concurrent conferences offered an
international forum to enrich knowledge and showcase the best practices and
strategies for the sustainability of quality, health, environment and education
in the MENA region. They also encouraged innovation and institutional and
academic excellence while promoting health awareness and environmental
protection as key factors for building a better future for the coming
generations. The objectives of these conferences were in line with UAE Vision
2021’s goal of making the country one of the world’s top nations through the
implementation of high-quality healthcare services and the adoption and
promotion of smart learning,” Al Awar concluded.
The HBMSU Congress 2014 also hosted a series of
roundtable meetings and interactive workshops attended by leading scientists,
researchers, academics, decision makers, high-level government officials,
e-learning experts, business leaders, and representatives from international
organizations. It served as a venue for participants to exchange visions,
expertise, and ideas as well as showcase innovative initiatives aimed at
achieving sustainable excellence.
