First batch of teachers from the United Arab Emirates University
Emirati Day for Education will be observed on February 28 to commemorate the day when UAE's Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, witnessed the graduation of the first batch of teachers from UAE University in 1982. All photos: Wam
Sheikh Zayed was present along with the rulers of the other six Emirates during the graduation ceremony
The Emirati Day for Education underscores the "vision of our founder late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who emphasised education as a national priority for building the future,” highlighted Sheikh Abdullah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
It comes under the national agenda of the UAE and highlights the wise leadership's belief in the value of education