Emirates ID Authority delegation discuss opportunities for joint cooperation with HBMeU

Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University (HBMeU), has received a delegation of high-ranking Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) officials, led by H.E. Dr. Eng. Ali Mohamed Al Khouri, Emirates ID Director General, at the University’s headquarters in Dubai International Academic City. Dr. Al Khouri and Dr.Al Awar discussed opportunities for joint cooperation between the two institutions, especially in the areas of human resource development and knowledge sharing. Dr. Al Khouri expressed his pleasure to have visited the university and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest, especially those involving training and development.

The Authority also expressed its eagerness to assist in enhancing the qualification of citizens and making them capable of supporting the country's development programs and the call to excellence by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. Noting the University's reputation as a leader in the field of e-Learning and quality management in the Arab World, Dr. Al Khouri pointed out the Authority’s keenness to ensure the success of the partnership.

He added, “We are looking forward to utilizing the outstanding abilities of HBMeU in the field of continuous and life-long learning through a series of academic programs that focus on project and human resource management, organizational leadership and business excellence. All these efforts aim to achieve our objectives of enhancing administrative, financial, and technical policies and furthering investment in human resources to develop a proficient and highly skilled national workforce.”

For his part, Dr. Al Awar highlighted the importance of the partnership in realizing a shared vision of creating a suitable environment that nurtures creativity and innovation, and reinforcing the culture of business excellence by developing the abilities of citizens through all possible means. These initiatives will also enable the citizens to benefit from HBMeU’s advanced academic programs and educational philosophy, which are based on the concept of life-long learning in order to provide greater flexibility in providing education to all according to the highest standards of efficiency and reliability. Al Awar also pointed out HBMeU’s keenness to provide EIDA with all the resources and expertise it needs to assist in efforts to establish a competent working team that will be responsible and capable of facing the challenges of cultivating business excellence and service quality in the society.

He also said that he is looking forward to furthering cooperation in all fields that serve the interest of both parties, especially in terms of exchanging information through joint seminars, meetings, and conferences that focus on leadership and business excellence. “This step aligns with our efforts to comply with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMeU, who has constantly stressed the importance of leveraging our potential and capabilities in developing government strategies and in supporting the ongoing development initiatives of the UAE,” concluded Dr. Al Awar.

Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Learners & Enterprise Development, Assistant Chancellor at HBMeU, also made a presentation about the role of the university in helping establish a culture of creativity, innovation, professional development, training programs and scientific research. Baydoun also referred to the programs offered in the field of human resource and quality management.

The EIDA delegation comprised H.E. Hatem Ghannoom Al Hamli, Executive Director for Finance Affair, and Acting Executive Director for Administrative and Relations Affairs; Abdul Aziz Al Maamari, Director of Public Relations and Marketing; Khawala Al Tayer, HR Director; Khadija Shahin - Al Karama Registration Centre Director; Jassem Al Raessey – Al Rashidiya Registration Centre Acting Director; and Nasser Al Abdouly - Al Barshaa Registration Centre Acting Director. The HBMeU delegation on the other hand comprised Dr. Ibrahim Mahmood Bin Abdelrahman, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nabil Baydoun, Learners & Enterprise Development, Assistant Chancellor ; Serine El Salhat, Executive Director of Chancellor Office, and Nadia Amanallah Kamali , Marketing, Director