• Tsinghua University awards Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed an honorary professorship in recognition of his support for science, technology and innovation. All photos courtesy of Crown Prince's Twitter account
    Tsinghua University awards Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed an honorary professorship in recognition of his support for science, technology and innovation. All photos courtesy of Crown Prince's Twitter account
  • 'I was delighted to visit Tsinghua University where I met its outstanding management team and students,' he said.
    'I was delighted to visit Tsinghua University where I met its outstanding management team and students,' he said.
  • Later, the Crown Prince join students for the UAE-China youth symposium, to bring youth people of different cultures and backgrounds together.
    Later, the Crown Prince join students for the UAE-China youth symposium, to bring youth people of different cultures and backgrounds together.
  • 'By investing in education, we believe that youth are our best hope; pioneers who will play an influential role in the future,' he wrote.
    'By investing in education, we believe that youth are our best hope; pioneers who will play an influential role in the future,' he wrote.
  • Tsinghua is known as 'China's MIT' - in reference to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world's top ranked university.
    Tsinghua is known as 'China's MIT' - in reference to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world's top ranked university.
  • Tsinghua is known as 'China's MIT' - in reference to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world's top ranked university.
    Tsinghua is known as 'China's MIT' - in reference to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world's top ranked university.
  • Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala at Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi and and Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala at Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed pictured with Shamma Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed pictured with Shamma Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed signs the guest book during a visit to Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed signs the guest book during a visit to Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed speaks to students and guests at the UAE-China youth symposium. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed speaks to students and guests at the UAE-China youth symposium. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala and Ali Mohamed Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the UAE Supreme National Security Council. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Lt General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, UAE Minister of Economy, Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, CEO and Managing Director Mubadala and Ali Mohamed Hammad Al Shamsi, Deputy Secretary-General of the UAE Supreme National Security Council. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Sheikh Mohamed meets with Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University (L) and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University (R), at Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Sheikh Mohamed meets with Qiu Yong, President of Tsinghua University (L) and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University (R), at Tsinghua University. Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
  • Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Sheikha Hassa bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of Masdar and CEO of Adnoc Group, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Hussain Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, attend the UAE-China youth symposium. Seen with Shamma Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs (L) and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University (3rd L). Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs
    Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Sheikha Hassa bint Mohamed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State, Chairman of Masdar and CEO of Adnoc Group, Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Hussain Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, attend the UAE-China youth symposium. Seen with Shamma Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs (L) and Yang Bin, Vice President of Tsinghua University (3rd L). Hamed Al Mansoori for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi delighted by professorship from top Chinese university

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets students and staff from Tsinghua University - known as 'China's MIT'

The National

July 23, 2019

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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi was made an honorary professor of China's top university on the final day of his state visit.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, received the title in recognition of his support for science and technology from Tsinghua University in Beijing.

"I was delighted to visit Tsinghua University where I met its outstanding management team and students," he wrote on Twitter.

"The university plays a prominent role in promoting quality education, scientific research and supports the progress of China and the development of mankind."

  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and President Xi Jinping review an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Andy Wong / AP
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and President Xi Jinping review an honour guard during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Andy Wong / AP
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shakes hands with Mr Xi after witnessing an agreement signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. Andy Wong / Getty
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shakes hands with Mr Xi after witnessing an agreement signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People. Andy Wong / Getty
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Xi witness the signing of agreements between the UAE and China on Monday. Andy Wong / AP
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Mr Xi witness the signing of agreements between the UAE and China on Monday. Andy Wong / AP
  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. Andy Wong / Getty
    Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People on Monday. Andy Wong / Getty
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Getty
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang before a meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Getty
  • The Red Flag limousine carrying Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, passes a military honour guard as he arrives for a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Greg Baker / AFP
    The Red Flag limousine carrying Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, passes a military honour guard as he arrives for a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Greg Baker / AFP
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Chinese President Xi Jingping wave at the children welcoming the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Chinese President Xi Jingping wave at the children welcoming the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Children welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Children welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he is received by President Xi Jinping. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he is received by President Xi Jinping. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he is received by President Xi Jinping. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he is received by President Xi Jinping. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed walks with China's President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People. Greg Baker / AFP
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed walks with China's President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People. Greg Baker / AFP
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is welcomed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where he met with President Xi Jinping on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • The UAE delegation accompanying Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    The UAE delegation accompanying Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • The Chinese Royal Guard welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    The Chinese Royal Guard welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • The Chinese Royal Guard welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
    The Chinese Royal Guard welcome Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Courtesy Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Twitter
  • Members of a Chinese honour guard guard march during a welcome ceremony for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Ramona Pilipey / EPA
    Members of a Chinese honour guard guard march during a welcome ceremony for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Ramona Pilipey / EPA

Tsinghua is known as 'China's MIT' - in reference to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the world's top ranked university.

During Sheikh Mohamed's visit to China a series of major deals have been signed between Emirati and Chinese companies and authorities to help boost economic ties.

Later, the Crown Prince joined Emirati and Chinese students for a UAE-China youth symposium to bring youth people of different cultures and backgrounds together.

"I followed with interest the UAE-China youth symposium, an event which reflects the importance of dialogue among young people from diverse cultures," he wrote on Twitter.

"By investing in education, we believe that youth are our best hope; pioneers who will play an influential role in the future."

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