Dubai: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony of the 45th cohort of students from Al Mawakeb Schools. The ceremony took place at the Al Khawaneej campus in Dubai, in the presence of a large number of parents, faculty members, and administrators, along with Retired Major General Sharafuddin Mohamed Hussein Sharaf, representing the school's Board of Directors, and Adonis Nasr, member of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Al Mawakeb Schools.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan extended his heartfelt congratulations to the graduates and their families, expressing his pride in this significant milestone, which reflects the fruit of their dedication and perseverance. He emphasised the vital role of education in shaping individuals and societies, and in building a more promising and sustainable future.
The ceremony marked the graduation of 574 Grade 12 students who successfully completed their high school education, raising the number of Al Mawakeb alumni since its founding in 1979 to over 15,000 students. Representing more than 90 nationalities, the student body reflects the school's identity as a leading educational institution rooted in cultural diversity and academic distinction.
During the event, Alissar Nabil Nasr, Chief Academic Officer of Al Mawakeb Schools, delivered a speech offering the graduates a series of values-based reflections. She encouraged them to embrace lifelong learning and to carry with them the principles of love, compassion, humility, and belonging. She advised the graduates to seek spaces where their contributions can elevate society and to let their knowledge be their mission.
Nasr also highlighted the importance of humility and collaboration in learning, stressing that societies lacking in virtue and ethics have no lasting foundation. She urged the graduates to carry forward their knowledge with courage, sincerity, and a sense of duty.
The principals of the three Al Mawakeb campuses-Al Garhoud, Al Barsha, and Al Khawaneej-also addressed the graduates with messages of pride and encouragement. They noted that this graduation comes during the 'Year of Community' in the UAE, reaffirming the nation's commitment to family values, social cohesion, and civic responsibility.
The ceremony concluded with the awarding of certificates and group photos, in an atmosphere filled with pride and celebration. It was a memorable day for the graduates and their families, highlighting the strong bond between Al Mawakeb Schools and its vibrant educational community.