Abu dhabi: The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) has welcomed its latest cohort of students for the 2025-2026 academic year. This group includes the 11th cohort of students enrolled in the Post-Graduate Diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations (PGD), the 9th cohort in the Master of Arts in Global Affairs and Diplomatic Leadership (MAGAD), the 5th cohort in the Master of Arts in Humanitarian Action and Development (MAHAD), and the 2nd cohort in the Master in International Law, Human Rights and Diplomacy (MILAD) programmes.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Future Diplomats welcoming event took place at AGDA's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to the UAE President, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University and member of AGDA's Board of Trustees; Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs; Nickolay Mladenov, Director-General of AGDA; and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director-General of AGDA.
In his opening remarks, Zaki Nusseibeh highlighted the evolving nature of Emirati diplomacy, describing it as a strategic instrument to advance development and foster global peace. He noted that diplomacy has transcended political negotiation to become a tool for building economic partnerships, serving as a humanitarian bridge, and strengthening the country's foreign relations.
Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi emphasized the importance of youth in shaping the present and future of the UAE and in bolstering its global standing. He remarked on the UAE's commitment to peace, tolerance, and openness, asserting that these principles are deeply ingrained in the country's international relations and are practiced as part of a comprehensive development framework.