Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University signs MoU with P3Global to strengthen academia-industry collaboration

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with P3Global, reinforcing its commitment to fostering stronger collaboration between academia, industry, and government. The agreement aims to advance knowledge innovation, applied projects, and joint initiatives that contribute to a knowledge-based economy and prepare future-ready talent.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Fahad Al Saadi, Vice Chancellor of HBMSU, and Mr. Tekha Selim, CEO of P3Global, in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of HBMSU. The partnership outlines cooperation in developing integrated knowledge initiatives, designing academic programs tailored to future job markets, and launching joint innovation projects. It also emphasizes expanding international networks with specialized institutions to strengthen global engagement.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar highlighted that the agreement reflects the university’s strategic vision:
“This MoU embodies our commitment to building multi-sectoral partnerships that support innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness in the knowledge economy. By aligning education with industry needs, we are preparing talents to meet the demands of future markets.”

For his part, Mr. Tekha Selim expressed pride in the collaboration, noting:
“This partnership provides a valuable platform for exchanging expertise and driving knowledge- and technology-based projects that will have a lasting positive impact on industries, communities, and future generations.”

Under the terms of the agreement, HBMSU will provide academic frameworks and qualitative support for joint programs, while P3Global will contribute its expertise in developing technology-driven and knowledge-based solutions that address emerging challenges.

The partnership further reflects HBMSU’s broader commitment to sustainability, particularly through its pioneering School of Sustainability and Green Economy—the first of its kind in the region. The school focuses on equipping learners with the skills to design practical and innovative solutions that advance sustainable development and align with the UAE’s national priorities and global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This collaboration enhances HBMSU’s expanding network of strategic partners across various industry and technology sectors. It also aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the We the UAE 2031 vision, reinforcing the university’s role in shaping a future-ready educational environment.