Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan Attends Adventures Students Camp’s Graduation Ceremony

Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, has attended the ceremony organised by the Khalifa Student Empowerment Programmr "Aqdar" to celebrate the graduation of students who took part in the second phase of the Adventures Students Camp in its 2nd edition.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, in partnership with the Armed Forces; the Ministry of Education; the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC); the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai at the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) in Al Shahama, Abu Dhabi.

The ceremony was attended by Amal Mohammed Al Kous, Assistant Under-secretary for the School Environment and Activities Sector at the Ministry of Education; Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, ADEC's Executive Director of School Operations; Colonel Dr. Ibrahim Al Dabal, General Coordinator of the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program; Dr. Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI)’ Managing Director; Ghanem Salem Zaabi, Vocational Education and Training Centre Manager; Major Saqr Al Ahbabi from the Khalifa Student Empowerment Program; and a number of the Armed Forces officers and the Program coordinators and administrators, representatives from the Ministry of Education and a crowd of students’ parents.

The ceremony began with the national anthem, then, the attendees watched a ceremonial military field-line-up presented by the participating students, hailing the name of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

The military performances that were highly acclaimed by the attendees included desembling and assembling of weapons, and first aid activities, to showcase their talents and level of qualification. The performances also reflected students’ high spirit and morals, and embody their loyalty, belonging, and love to serve and defend the UAE.

Following these performances, student Rashid Mohammed Al Naqbi recited verses from the Holy Quran. Student Hassan Ali Al Tunaiji delivered a speech on behalf of his fellow graduates, by which he expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority and the audience for attending the graduation ceremony.

He also extended thanks to the Armed Forces General Headquarters, the Ministry of Interior, and the different participating, organising, and supporting entities for their keenness to provide the necessary resources to ensure the success of the camp and boost their efficiency.

Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan and Colonel Dr. Ibrahim Al Dabal honoured the participating entities, namely the Ministry of Education, the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI), and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center. The honoring also

Source:WAM