Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 10th National Defence Course cohort (2022-2023), held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
Sheikh Khaled congratulated graduates and wished them success in their mission to serve the country, preserve its achievements, and promote its interests. He urged them to apply the skills and knowledge learned during the course to strengthen the capabilities of their respective national institutions.
The programme supports trainees in enhancing the readiness and efficiency of their analysis and strategic planning, in line with the leadership’s vision to cultivate military and civilian leaders to strengthen national security, while being adaptable to global developments.
Sheikh Khaled praised the role of the National Defence College in training and preparing Emirati military and civilian leaders who can adapt to rapidly changing diplomatic, economic, informational, and military landscapes.
Sheikh Khaled and the attendees watched a video presentation showcasing the college's establishment, and an overview of its academic curriculum and focus areas, including strategic planning, decision-making, state power tools, and other core and elective courses.
As part of the ceremony, Sheikh Khaled presented the 57 graduates of the National Defence Course with certificates certifying that they had successfully fulfilled all the academic requirements of the programme, and took a group photo with the cohort.
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