NYUAD Commencement Ceremony at YAS Arena - in pictures

  • Graduates were 'all smiles' at the New York University Abu Dhabi commencement ceremony, held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
    Graduates were 'all smiles' at the New York University Abu Dhabi commencement ceremony, held at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Emirati student Hoor Ahli was delighted to reconnect with fellow students from around the world
    Emirati student Hoor Ahli was delighted to reconnect with fellow students from around the world
  • Student Aymane Omari from Morocco travelled back to the Emirates accompanied by family members
    Student Aymane Omari from Morocco travelled back to the Emirates accompanied by family members
  • Hundreds of students took part in the graduation ceremony
    Hundreds of students took part in the graduation ceremony
  • Members of the class of 2026 celebrated a joyful ending to a challenging academic year
    Members of the class of 2026 celebrated a joyful ending to a challenging academic year
  • Many jubilant students were joined at the large-scale event by proud relatives
    Many jubilant students were joined at the large-scale event by proud relatives
  • Nearly 600 students took part in the ceremony, with plenty of community spirit to go around
    Nearly 600 students took part in the ceremony, with plenty of community spirit to go around
  • A graduate celebrates her academic success with family
    A graduate celebrates her academic success with family
  • The graduation ceremony was held at Etihad Arena, a venue used for major concerts and sporting events
    The graduation ceremony was held at Etihad Arena, a venue used for major concerts and sporting events