Al Ain:His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court, attended a ceremony at the Islamic Institute in Al Ain Region to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU).
According to Abu Dhabi Media Office, the event marked 50 years since the establishment of the UAE’s first national university in 1976, celebrating its contributions to higher education and national development. Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan honored Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan with the university’s Golden Jubilee sash, acknowledging his significant contributions as the Supreme President of UAEU from 1983 to 2013.
The ceremony underscored UAEU's role in supporting the UAE’s progress over the past five decades, educating generations of Emirati professionals and leaders. Sheikh Khalifa highlighted the university's impact on the country’s social and economic development, equipping many with essential knowledge and skills. Cultural Adviser to the UAE President and Chancellor of UAEU, His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, emphasized the vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in establishing the university to provide Emiratis with higher education opportunities.
