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The agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for collaboration aimed at developing future-ready digital learning ecosystems and advancing skill development
Dubai, Dec 16, 2025: Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Digital School to broaden access to high-quality digital education and strengthen sustainable learning pathways for communities around the world.
Signed at the HBMSU campus, the agreement establishes a comprehensive framework for collaboration aimed at developing future-ready digital learning ecosystems and advancing skill development in line with the UAE’s vision for an innovation-driven knowledge economy.
Under the MoU, both parties will collaborate on a range of priority areas, including the exchange of expertise, the development of advanced digital learning models and standards, and the implementation of joint pilot projects. The partnership also encompasses the co-creation of high-quality digital learning content, capacity-building programmes, and future-skills development initiatives delivered through the Global Skilled Academies. In addition, the two entities will work together to promote learning-to-earning pathways for underserved groups and mobilise the technical and financial resources needed to scale and sustain impactful digital learning initiatives.
Dr Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU says, “This collaboration builds on HBMSU’s ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint through innovative, flexible , and inclusive digital learning opportunities. The MoU provides a practical framework for developing more sustainable and scalable education models, empowering learners with the skills and tools required to thrive in the future.”
Dr Waleed Al Ali, Secretary General and Board Member, The Digital School adds, “This collaboration between The Digital School and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University reflects a shared commitment toward developing innovative, high-impact, and scalable digital education models that respond to global education needs and support more flexible learning systems.”
