Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation ceremony of the 46th class of cadet officers at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain on Tuesday.
The event was held a day after the institute celebrated its 50th anniversary.
On its Golden Jubilee, Sheikh Mohammed said the achievements of the college were a fitting tribute to the vision of Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's Founding Father.
“Sheikh Zayed foresaw the future with his wise vision and sought to establish the UAE Armed Forces to protect the nation,” said Sheikh Mohammed in comments published by state news agency Wam.
“He also realised the best way to invest in people is to educate them, so he started establishing military colleges and institutes. He founded this college that carries his name.
“Zayed II Military College has continued his legacy and has proven itself worthy, as it produces armed forces recruits who have assumed vital positions.
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Founding Father Sheikh Zayed watches the National Day parade of the first batch of graduates from the Zayed II Military College. Photo: Al Ittihad -
Founding Father Sheikh Zayed watches the National Day parade of the first batch of graduates from the Zayed II Military College. Photo: Al Ittihad -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attends a graduation ceremony for the 45th batch of cadet officers at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain in 2021. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, praised Zayed II Military College for producing services personnel who are ready to defend their country. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with the 45th graduate class of cadet officers at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. Photo: Dubai Media Office -
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed, the Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Area, attends a graduation ceremony of Armed Forces officers at Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. -
Servicemen participate in a training exercise during the graduation ceremony of the 33rd batch of university graduate officers at the Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. -
College cadets at Zayed II Military College go through their paces on an obstacle course in Al Ain. Photo: Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi -
Zayed II Military College cadets drill with precision at a graduation ceremony in Al Ain. -
The 40th anniversary ceremony of Zayed II Military College Zayed in February, 2012. Photo: The National -
Cadets from Zayed II Military College's 40th anniversary year in 2012. The National -
Cadets from Zayed II Military College listen as Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (not shown), delivers a speech in October 2016. -
A guard of honour for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, as he arrives at Zayed II Military College on October 6, 2016. Photo: Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi -
Cadets at the 40th anniversary ceremony of Zayed II Military College in 2012. Photo: The National
“On this special occasion, I extend my congratulations and best wishes to this major establishment, which has performed its duty with full devotion and dedication for half a century, promoting the principles of Emirati military standards and teaching recruits the values of sacrifice, dedication and giving.
“I also congratulate the 46th batch, whose graduation coincides with the country’s Golden Jubilee, for continuing their academic and military education and urge them to continue the process of learning and military practice.”
