His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the 45th graduation ceremony of Cadet Pilot officers and the 12th session of Air Faculty Cadet Officers at Khalifa bin Zayed Air College in Al Ain.
The ceremony began as Sheikh Mohammed, the patron of the event, arrived at college headquarters. Following the playing of the UAE national anthem, Sheikh Mohammed inspected the cadets who stood at attention. The graduating cadets then saluted Sheikh Mohammad at a military parade before taking the oath of office.
Sheikh Mohammed presented the top cadet officer graduates with appreciation awards, congratulating them and wishing them success in serving their country.
Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed stood for a group photograph with the graduates and expressed his pride in the graduates and their commitment to serving their country, calling on them to bear the responsibility of their actions and be positive.
The ceremony was also attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in the Eastern Region, Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor, Lt. General Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Pilot Staff-Brigadier Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National and Reserve Service Authority, and Sheikh Hazza bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Under-Secretary of the Diwan of the Ruler's Representative in the Eastern Region.