• Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Development speaks to another Sheikh before the start of the graduation ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
    Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister for Culture, Youth and Community Development speaks to another Sheikh before the start of the graduation ceremony. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Founded in 1976 by the founding President, Sheikh Zayed, UAE University has about 14,000 Emirati and international students. Delores Johnson / The National
    Founded in 1976 by the founding President, Sheikh Zayed, UAE University has about 14,000 Emirati and international students. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Wael Salha, 23, is congratulated by his father, Sami and his mother, Bassima,4. Delores Johnson / The National
    Wael Salha, 23, is congratulated by his father, Sami and his mother, Bassima,4. Delores Johnson / The National
  • Abdulla congratulates his son, Mohammad Abdulla who graduated from the Class of 2014. Delores Johnson / The National
    Abdulla congratulates his son, Mohammad Abdulla who graduated from the Class of 2014. Delores Johnson / The National
  • The institution is ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World and 370 globally.. Delores Johnson / The National
    The institution is ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World and 370 globally.. Delores Johnson / The National
  • The students who graduated yesterday came from all disciplines, including 107 in engineering, 23 in IT and three who received doctorates in pharmacy. Delores Johnson / The National
    The students who graduated yesterday came from all disciplines, including 107 in engineering, 23 in IT and three who received doctorates in pharmacy. Delores Johnson / The National

In pictures: UAE University celebrates graduation of the Class of 2014


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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to 434 students – undergraduate and graduate – who were awarded their degrees at a ceremony in Al Ain.