Nahyan Bin Mubarak attends the AAU graduation ceremony 2020 virtually
- Posted on:Jan 21, 2021
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, The Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, Al Ain University celebrated the graduation of the 14th students’ batch, entitled “Towards the next 50” Class.
The ceremony, which had 1670 graduates from different colleges in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi campuses, 1220 from undergraduate programs, 149 from graduate programs and 301 from Professional Diploma Program, was held virtually in order to preserve the health and safety of the society in light of Covid-19 pandemic.
HE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence said, “I am pleased to be with you today at the graduation ceremony of this new batch from Al Ain University, praying God Almighty to have the opportunity in the near future to meet together after the ordeal of Coronavirus, wishing all the graduates a successful future and continuous achievements in serving themselves, society and the whole world”.
He added, "I salute the initiative of Al Ain University to give this batch of graduates the name “Towards the next 50” Class, and what this represents is a strong commitment that the future depends on the capabilities of the nation’s sons and daughters, and even on the ability of society itself to educate them at the highest level and enable them to achieve all that God has given them in terms of capabilities.
For his part, Dr. Noor El Deen Atatreh, AAU Chancellor, said: “The previous year, 2020, was full of challenges with distinction, and we have successfully overcome these difficulties, because of the continuous support and interest provided by the wise leadership, headed by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, may God protect him, for all deeds in general and the education sector in particular.
Prof. Ghaleb El Refae, AAU President, said: “We are so proud that our sons and daughters are achieving their efforts and they are now ready to spread the knowledge in different majors to all over the world”, He congratulated the graduates and stressed on their responsibilities towards society and to work hard in order to achieve the nation's aspirations, under the wise leadership.
