Hamdan bin Mohammed attends Rashid Naval College Graduation

Ceremony details and attendees

The event was held in the presence of Lieutenant General Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, alongside senior officers and officials from the Ministry of Defence.

Military parade and oath of allegiance

The ceremony commenced with the arrival of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the patron of the event, as the national anthem was played. This was followed by a military parade, where the graduating cadets demonstrated their physical fitness, discipline, and advanced military training. The cadets then took an oath of allegiance, pledging loyalty to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Honouring top graduates and commemorative photographs

During the ceremony, His Highness honoured the top-performing graduates and commended them for their excellence and dedication. He expressed his pride in their remarkable achievements and their advanced capabilities. His Highness also took commemorative photographs with the graduating officers, wishing them success as they embark on their next phase of service as members of the UAE Armed Forces.

Speech by Brigadier General Saeed Salem Al Kaidi

Brigadier General Saeed Salem Al Kaidi, Commander of the Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College, delivered a speech expressing gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his patronage and presence at the graduation.

Commitment to training and national defence

He emphasised that the Naval College stands as a prestigious academic institution, welcoming students from various countries worldwide. He further highlighted that the graduation of a new cohort reflects the College’s ongoing commitment to preparing highly skilled national cadres capable of safeguarding the nation.

Praise for training and support

Brigadier General Al Kaidi also extended his deepest appreciation to the leadership for their continuous support of the Ministry of Defence and the Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College. He also praised the high level of training received by the officers, which included advanced field exercises, naval operation simulations, and the use of cutting-edge maritime security and defence technologies.