• Graduates throw their caps after graduating. Christopher Pike / The National
    Graduates throw their caps after graduating. Christopher Pike / The National
  • A graduate poses while crossing the stage to receive her degree. Christopher Pike / The National
    A graduate poses while crossing the stage to receive her degree. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Christopher Pike / The National
    Graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Alfred Bloom vice chancellor of NYUAD speaks during the graduation service at New York University — Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
    Alfred Bloom vice chancellor of NYUAD speaks during the graduation service at New York University — Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States, delivers the keynote address at New York University — Abu Dhabi’s graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
    Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE Ambassador to the United States, delivers the keynote address at New York University — Abu Dhabi’s graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Alfred Bloom, vice chancellor, awards the distinguished alumni award to Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs during the New York University Abu Dhabi graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
    Alfred Bloom, vice chancellor, awards the distinguished alumni award to Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs during the New York University Abu Dhabi graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Christopher Pike / The National
    Graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Christopher Pike / The National
  • Graduates wave to friends and family during the graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
    Graduates wave to friends and family during the graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National

NYUAD: Class of 2016 - in pictures


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New York University Abu Dhabi staff, faculty, and family members gathered at the university’s campus on Saadiyat Island to celebrate the graduation of 135 students from more than 59 countries.

The specs

BMW M8 Competition Coupe

Engine 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8

Power 625hp at 6,000rpm

Torque 750Nm from 1,800-5,800rpm

Gearbox Eight-speed paddleshift auto

Acceleration 0-100kph in 3.2 sec

Top speed 305kph

Fuel economy, combined 10.6L / 100km

Price from Dh700,000 (estimate)

On sale Jan/Feb 2020