Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology to enhance the skills of the Ministry’s Emirati workforce.
The HBMSU-Ministry partnership will focus on delivering innovative lifelong learning programs powered by smart technology and flexible learning models, aiming to boost national industrial competitiveness and attract greater investment.
The MoU reaffirms both parties’ commitment to supporting sustainable development pathways and preparing qualified national talent to lead the country’s industrial future. The agreement aims to support the career progression of Ministry employees by offering opportunities to enroll in HBMSU’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.
It also includes access to specialized lifelong learning initiatives such as the Future Foresight Leadership Program, the Executive Program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and the Women Leadership Development Program.
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.
HE Dr. Rashid Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Support Services Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness of the 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.
He added that, “The Ministry focuses on empowering national talent and capabilities to lead industrial transformation. The MoU with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University supports efforts to empower the Ministry’s workforce by offering innovative professional programs that advance the goals of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. We thank the university for its strategic cooperation in providing this platform, which combines smart education, professional programs, and advanced industrial applications.”
Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Resources and Services at HBMSU, affirmed that signing this MoU reflects the dedication of both parties to building advanced national capabilities, particularly in the industrial sector, as it is a key pillar of sustainable economic development.
