UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has attended the graduation ceremony of the 50th batch of officer cadets, along with the first batch of university officer cadets, at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain.
He congratulated the graduates and wished them success as they begin their careers in service of the nation.
Sheikh Mohamed highlighted their role in contributing to the UAE’s continued progress and in upholding the country’s values of stability, peace and humanitarian responsibility at both regional and international levels.
The President also expressed his appreciation to the college’s leadership, faculty and staff, praising their efforts in preparing highly skilled and qualified personnel for the UAE Armed Forces through strong academic and practical training.
The ceremony opened with the UAE national anthem, followed by a military parade and a speech by the college commander.
His Highness honoured top-performing graduates before the cadets took the official oath, and the event concluded with commemorative photographs.
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