Abu Dhabi:Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony for the 2026 cohort of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities, highlighting the UAE President's dedication to educational excellence.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan praised President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's commitment to the nation's universities, emphasizing education as the key to societal progress. His remarks were made during the graduation ceremony for 402 students from the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, marking the university's largest graduating class since its inception.
The ceremony, held at ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel, was attended by university officials, faculty, students, and their families. Sheikh Nahyan expressed gratitude for the President's vision and emphasized the importance of education in empowering individuals to contribute to the UAE's development.
Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the University's Board of Trustees, also acknowledged the President's support, describing the graduation as embodying a comprehensive intellectual and humanistic endeavor. The university aims to prepare scholars capable of fostering coexistence and global dialogue.
Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, the University Chancellor, congratulated the graduates, highlighting their role as ambassadors of the university's mission. He emphasized the importance of developing minds capable of understanding global transformations.
The graduating class included 170 male and 232 female students from various disciplines, with a significant number in the Bachelor of Arts in Tolerance and Coexistence Studies. The class also featured 65 international students, underscoring the university's diverse and inclusive environment.
