‘Year of Tolerance’ students graduate in UAQ

100 Students of various specialisations received their degrees

The graduation ceremony of over 100 students from the “Year of Tolerance” group of the Emirates Canadian University College was attended by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, and Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Quwain and Chairman of the Umm Al Quwain Executive Council.

Sheikh Saud commended the wise leadership of the UAE, who enabled citizens to prioritise strategic programmes that aim to keep pace with the latest developments and foresee the future, while affirming the importance of people and their living standards, as well as of science, knowledge and innovation.

He also commended the college’s efforts to promote scientific research, support excellent students, develop innovations, and benefit from their advantages to handle the challenges facing community development.

Sheikh Saud called upon the graduates to be dedicated to their nation and work hard for the country, with their “young arms and enlightened minds”.

He also expressed his happiness and pride, and congratulated the graduates, while highlighting his support for their efforts to achieve their personal and national hopes and ambitions.

Sheikh Saud also honoured the winners of the first ‘Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla Award’, including Mansour Rashid Al Maqdahi, who received the Excellent Student Award, and Dr Ali Isa Al Jasmi, who received the Excellent Academic Researcher Award.

The graduates carried the theme of the Year of Tolerance. —