Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended the graduation ceremony of the 25th batch of cadets and university graduates and the 9th batch of female university graduates. The ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Police College Headquarters in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The ceremony was attended by HH Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development; and Dr. Mohammed Ali bin Koman, Secretary General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council; alongside a number of ministers.

The ceremony was also attended by Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Police and General Security; Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police; Major General Dr. Nasser Lakhrebani Al Nuaimi, Secretary General of the Office of HH Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior; Major General Khalifa Hareb Al Khaili, Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior for Resources and Support Services;  in addition to police chiefs and director generals. Brigadier Sheikh Mohammad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Director of the Peripheral Regions Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police also attended the ceremony alongside diplomatic corps members, senior armed forces and police officers, members of the delegations representing the graduates from sister countries, and the parents of the graduates.

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, stressed that the top priority of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE – May God protect him – is for the UAE to continue to be a safe, stable, and secure society, and to be a leader for other nations as it continues its developmental march towards achieving further progress, prosperity, and advancement. His Highness Sheikh Saif pointed out that the policing system and the human cadres have received generous support from His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; his brothers, members of the Federal Supreme Council, rulers of the Emirates; and General HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Such support has enabled the police forces to protect the security of the homeland, to preserve national gains, and to provide a safe life for all citizens, residents, and visitors within the wholesome lands of the UAE.

In his statement regarding the graduation ceremony for the Police College, HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed said: “The next phase of our glorious march led by Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE – May God protect him -  requires more effort and work to improve security performance and to enhance the efficiency of the police services. It is essential that we continue adopting the latest methods of modern technologies and concepts in the field of police work, remain steadfast in our devotion to the principle of community participation, and raise awareness in issues of security and culture amongst members of society. Security is a shared responsibility, and it consists of meeting the requirements for sustainable development and keeping abreast of international changes and the various challenges that ensue.”

“Today, we witness the graduation of a new batch of our people who we have entrusted with the responsibility to ensure the security and stability of our society. We renew our resolve and commitment to be the ever-watchful eye that protects our country as a safe haven for the upright, and a forbidden land for the immoral criminals. This can be achieved with our young generation of police graduates who are equipped with the skills, training, and competencies in modern sciences, and who are armed in their firm belief and sincere loyalty to the UAE and to the higher leadership,” HH Sheikh Saif said.

His Highness Sheikh Saif hailed the role of the Police College and of those who had made it possible through their continuous efforts and dedication of all possible energies towards the preparation and qualification of the UAE’s manpower. Every step taken has fulfilled the needs of the police and security bodies within the UAE in an effort to achieve security, enforce the law, and promote stability nation-wide.

Upon the conclusion of his statement, His Highness Sheikh Saif congratulated the graduates and urged them to set examples for the sons and daughters of the country by guarding their reputation and by elevating their work in their various fields of work. His Highness called upon them to continue their education, to further develop their skills, and to stay current with the latest developments in their fields in order to provide the best policing services to all segments of society. The graduates are expected to reflect their absolute integrity, honesty, sincerity, and sense of responsibility at all times and with a smile on their face.

Near the end of the ceremony, Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the graduates for their achievements and urged them to exert further efforts and to persevere in order to acquire the necessary experience to give back to the gratuitous nation and the higher leadership. By doing so, the graduates will contribute to the preservation of the UAE as an oasis of security and prosperity. 

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