Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi University ‘s Board of Trustees endorsed the names of the seventh graduate batch which includes 649 undergraduate and postgraduate students from various scientific disciplines, as well as the launch of several new programs including the Master of Science in Civil Engineering offered in partnership with the University of Illinois, the Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, the Master of Project Management, the Master of Science in Information Technology, an MBA in Finance and the Master of International Relations which is part of the framework of military programs offered by the University in collaboration with the UAE’s General Command of the Armed Forces.
The meeting was chaired by H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, as vice president of the ADU ‘s Board of Trustees. During the meeting, His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan and the Board of Trustees praised the cultural renaissance and development that the UAE is experiencing in various fields, particularly in education, as it tops the agenda of national priorities and is highly supported by the UAE’s wise leadership represented by H.H Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE -May Allah Protect him-, his brother H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and his brothers Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, H.H Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Education Council.
H.E Sheikh Nahayan stressed the University’s pride that the Board of Trustees meeting coincides with the UAE’s celebrations of its 42nd National Day, especially since Abu Dhabi University represents a prominent national achievement. His Excellency pointed out that the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, President of ADU ‘s Board of Trustees of the University’s academic journey since its inception 10 years ago made it one of the outstanding academic institutions in the region and the world, and created a learning environment suitable for creativity in teaching and research, and community service.
H. E Sheikh Nahayan and the Board of Trustees also applauded Abu Dhabi University on reaching such an important milestone marking “10 Years of Excellence”, during which the University has provided a qualitative addition to the process of education in the country and succeeded in supplying the labor market with more than 3720 graduates in various scientific disciplines of bachelors and masters degrees, as well as a DBA program. All these achievements were part of ADU ‘s comprehensive strategy to build a foundation of national cadres specialized in all areas that meet the policy agenda of the Government of Abu Dhabi and its Economic Vision 2030 and propel the country into the era of a knowledge-based economy.
Commenting on the Board of Trustees meeting, Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri Chairman of Abu Dhabi University ‘s Executive Board explained that many of ADU ‘s successful initiatives during the academic year 2012 -2013 were highlighted throughout the meeting. “Some of these include the University’s strategic partnership with the UAE’s General Command of the Armed Forces resulting in 5 specialized academic military programs. As well as the University’s outstanding achievement of entering the ranks of the world’s top 550 universities in Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) world university rankings of 2012 -2013 and being one of only three universities in the UAE to be recognized within this prestigious ranking. Furthermore, the University has been actively pursuing international accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)”, concluded Bin Harmal.
Abu Dhabi University ‘s Board of Trustees meeting was attended by H.E. Humaid Mohammed Al Qutami, Minister of Education, H.E. Dr. Hadef Bin Juan Al Dhaheri, Minister of Justice, H.E. Ahmed Mohammed Al Humairi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Saeed Eid Al Ghafli, Director of the office of the National Security Advisor, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman- Masdar, Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh Cultural Advisor in the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, Mohammed S. Al Qubaisi, ADNOC’s HR Director, Khadeem Abdullah Al Draei Al Ain Holding, Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi, Qusai Mohammed Al-Ghussein, Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri the ADU Chairman of the Executive Board and Prof. Nabil Ibrahim, Chancellor of ADU .
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