President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday hailed the military accomplishments of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid, grandson of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE leader praised him for his graduation from the prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK this month, where he received the International Sword.
The accolade is given to the best overseas cadet at the academy following a gruelling 44-week course. The member of the Dubai ruling family is only the fourth UAE recipient of the prize. Sheikh Mohammed was also ranked best in class for academic and applied military studies, becoming the first Emirati to be granted both honours.
The gathering, at Qasr Al Bahr in the capital, was held in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence.
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, was also in attendance along with a number of other leading ministers and sheikhs and senior officials.
Sheikh Mohamed expressed his pride in Sheikh Mohammed along with all Emiratis who represent their country with distinction. He said his efforts served to highlight the abilities of the country's youth.
Sheikh Hamdan attends Sandhurst ceremony - in pictures
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Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, witnessed the graduation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. The graduation ceremony for the academy’s Commissioning Course 241 was also attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council. All photos: Wam -
Graduates of Commissioning Course 241 at Sandhurst include Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, grandson of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The Emirati graduate distinguished himself as winner of the academy's International Sword on Friday, making him the fourth UAE recipient in its history -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also received the academy's International Award for achieving the best overall results in military, academic and practical studies -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the first Emirati to receive the International Sword and International Award from Sandhurst simultaneously -
The Sovereign’s Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England on December 13 -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum receives the International Sword from Gen Sir Patrick Sanders, former chief of the general staff of the British Army, at Sandhurst Academy -
The graduation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum from Royal Military Academy Sandhurst continues a distinguished tradition of young officers from ruling families from across the Middle East -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, graduated from Sandhurst in 2001 -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, inspects the International Sword awarded to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Sandhurst -
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, witnessed the graduation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the Sovereign’s Parade at Sandhurst. The graduation ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council
Sheikh Mohammed conveyed his gratitude to the President, saying his words of encouragement would spur him on to strive for further success.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid had previously congratulated his grandson on his graduation during a meeting at the Al Marmoom Rest House in Dubai.
The latest graduation follows a decades-long tradition of Middle Eastern rulers and royals attending the institution.
President Sheikh Mohamed also attended, as did his son, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed. Sheikh Hamdan graduated alongside Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed 18 years ago. The late King Hussein of Jordan, King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Hussein are also former graduates.
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Sheikh Zayed greeting his son Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on his graduation from Sandhurst militray academy in 1979. Alittihad -
Royal Marine Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1878. Getty Images -
Royal Military College Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images -
Cadets outside Sandhurst in 1881. Getty Images -
Winston Churchill, on the left, as a Sandhurst cadet in 1894. Getty Images -
Sandhurst cadets during a visit of King George V in 1913. Getty Images) -
Cadets during physical exercises at Sandhurst College in 1925. Getty Images -
Army Cadets marching out of the gymnasium and preparing for Bayonet Fencing Drill at Sandhurst College in 1938. Getty Images -
Princess Elizabeth inspecting the Guard of Honor at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1949. Getty Images -
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher inspecting the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 1980. Getty Images -
403692 02: Major Richard Winstanley, the Academy Adjutant, rides his horse during a rehearsal for the 138th Sovereigns Parade in 2002. Getty Images -
British Prime Minister Tony Blair inspects Officer cadets after they completed their training at Sandhurst in 2003. Getty Images) -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends his son's Passing Out Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images -
Prince Harry is met by Commandant Major General Andrew Ritchie at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. Prince Harry then began his officer training, in 2005. Getty Images -
Prince Harry takes part in the Trooping Of New Colours alongside his fellow officer cadets at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst in 2005. Getty Images -
Prince Harry in action during his training at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006. Getty Images -
Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth II and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall pose together after the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images -
Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry salute Queen Elizabeth II as she leaves the passing-out Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst in 2006. Getty Images -
Officer cadets from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst change their clothes as they take a break before beginning a command task at a checkpoint as they take part in Exercise Long Reach in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images -
An officer cadet from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst crosses a river during a command task in the Brecon Beacons in 2013. Getty Images -
Graduating Sandhurst cadets march into the academy following the conclusion of the sovereigns parade at Sandhurst in 2015. Getty Images -
Prince Harry inspects the graduating officer cadets at Sandhurst in 2017. Getty Images
