Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has attended the graduation ceremony for the 43rd cohort of United Arab Emirates University students.
On Wednesday, 30 October, 2024, 691 male and female graduates were celebrated in the Grand Hall of the Crescent Building on the university campus in Al Ain for their exceptional achievements across various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
The ceremony welcomed notable dignitaries, including His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of State; His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan; His Excellency Sheikh Saeed bin Surour Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Fujairah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Sheikh Saeed bin Butti Al Maktoum; Sheikh Rashid bin Butti Al Maktoum; His Excellency Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice; alongside other officials, guests, family members of the graduates, and faculty staff.
The event commenced with the national anthem of the UAE, followed by a documentary showcasing the students' journey at the university. His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President and Supreme President of the University, delivered a keynote speech, along with remarks from the graduates. Notably, graduates from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences took the medical oath during the ceremony.
His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh said: "We gather today under the benevolent guidance of our wise leadership, advancing steadily along the paths of glory and greatness, defined by giving, loyalty, and belonging as envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
“As the university prepares to celebrate its golden jubilee in two years, its achievements reflect the vision of its founder, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The university stands as a national incubator of knowledge, and a cultural beacon, with 80,000 graduates now holding prominent leadership positions.”
The current class comprises 2,581 graduates from diverse fields and academic programmes. The first day honoured distinguished graduates, with 158 male and 533 female students recognised, while the second day, 31 October 2024, will feature two sessions for an additional 1,890 graduates.
Rashid Saeed Al Kindi, a graduate from the College of Business and Economics, addressed his fellow graduates during the ceremony. “We will continue to work with commitment to pursue the vision of the wise leadership and to elevate the UAE's profile on global platforms, inspired by the encouragement of youth innovation.
“Today we leave behind our years of study and step into a new phase filled with both opportunities and challenges. We pledge to our wise leadership to remain loyal and serve the UAE and safeguard its achievements while continuing to pursue knowledge and innovation, which are essential for a prosperous future.”
He also expressed deep appreciation to the university administration and faculty for their invaluable support, as well as to the parents, who have been steadfast pillars of encouragement throughout their educational journey.
