Abu dhabi: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has hosted the graduation of 1,494 high school students for the academic year 2024-2025 from the Applied Technology Schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. The special ceremony took place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Theyab attended the ceremony and honoured 57 outstanding students who achieved scores exceeding 98 percent, recognizing their academic excellence and scientific achievement. Dr. Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Applied Technology and Director-General of ACTVET, extended his gratitude to Sheikh Theyab for his patronage and support. He emphasized that this achievement would not have been possible without the continuous support of the wise leadership and their commitment to empowering youth.
Al Shamsi expressed his pride in graduating this distinguished group of students, reaffirming the centre's dedication to preparing qualified national generations capable of contributing effectively to the development journey across the UAE's vital sectors. The ceremony featured a video presentation where students reflected on their academic journey, a recitation of the national loyalty oath, and a speech on behalf of the graduates expressing their aspirations and gratitude.
The event also celebrated a significant international achievement, with the Umm Al Quwain branch of the Applied Technology Schools being named among the top 10 schools globally in the Innovation category of the World's Best School Prizes 2025 by T4 Education. This accomplishment highlights the UAE's leadership in technical and vocational education and its commitment to embedding a culture of innovation within learning environments.
The Applied Technology Schools are among the UAE's leading educational institutions, offering students an advanced curriculum through three main academic pathways: the Advanced Science Programme, the Advanced Stream, and the General Stream. These pathways are designed to align with students' interests and future aspirations, preparing them to excel in fields such as applied engineering, health sciences, computing, artificial intelligence, and engineering maintenance, thereby enhancing their readiness to support national development strategies.
