Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed attended a ceremony for graduates of this year’s National Defence Course on Sunday.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs told graduates of the eighth batch that the college receives significant support from the country’s leadership.
He said the Armed Forces “represent a source of pride and appreciation for every Emirati citizen”.
In addition to supporting the country’s development and economic success, the military plays an important role in all stages of the nation’s development, he said, according to a statement released on Wam.
Sheikh Mansour congratulated the graduates and urged them to use their knowledge and skills to strengthen the Armed Forces, police and state institutions while serving their country.
He also wished them success in their professional careers at the ceremony, which was held at Qasr Al Watan.
Maj Gen Staff Aqab Shahin Al Ali, commandant of the National Defence College, said the college was proud to have trained a new batch of promising leaders who have acquired distinguished academic knowledge and skills.
Sheikh Mansour presented certificates to the graduates at the end of the ceremony.
The event was attended by Mohammed Al Bawardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Ali Al Ketbi, chairman of the Government Support Department, and Matar Al Dhaheri, undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, among others.
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Scores
Rajasthan Royals 160-8 (20 ov)
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Skewed figures
In the village of Mevagissey in southwest England the housing stock has doubled in the last century while the number of residents is half the historic high. The village's Neighbourhood Development Plan states that 26% of homes are holiday retreats. Prices are high, averaging around £300,000, £50,000 more than the Cornish average of £250,000. The local average wage is £15,458.
ESSENTIALS
The flights
Emirates flies from Dubai to Phnom Penh via Yangon from Dh2,700 return including taxes. Cambodia Bayon Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air offer return flights from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap from Dh250 return including taxes. The flight takes about 45 minutes.
The hotels
Rooms at the Raffles Le Royal in Phnom Penh cost from $225 (Dh826) per night including taxes. Rooms at the Grand Hotel d'Angkor cost from $261 (Dh960) per night including taxes.
The tours
A cyclo architecture tour of Phnom Penh costs from $20 (Dh75) per person for about three hours, with Khmer Architecture Tours. Tailor-made tours of all of Cambodia, or sites like Angkor alone, can be arranged by About Asia Travel. Emirates Holidays also offers packages.
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
