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Amity University honours graduates and post-graduates at convocation

Amity University Dubai, a leading institution for quality learning in the UAE, during its 4th annual convocation held recently, conferred honourary doctorate to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director, chief executive officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, or Dewa, for his contribution to the development of renewable energy and protection of the environment in the UAE.
The convocation for the graduate and post graduate students was held at Amity University's new campus in International Academic City in Dubai. The university handed out degrees to 239 undergraduate and 131 postgraduate students in Engineering, Business Administration, Nano Technology, Nuclear Science & Technology, Forensic Sciences and Tourism Administration and Hotel Management. On this occasion, Gold Medal was awarded to twelve, Silver Medal to ten and Bronze to five meritorious students their distinctive academic performance.
Al Tayer thanked Amity University for the honour and urged the graduating students to make a positive contribution to the development of the country. He said that the universities and service providers have to work together to bring innovation and quality in public services.
Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, founder president of Amity Education Group presided over the annual Convocation while Dr Abdulla Al Karam, chairman of the board of directors and director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) was the guest of honour. Other dignitaries that were present at this event included Dr Raja Al Gurg, chief executive officer, Dubai Health Care City (DHCC) and Abdulla Al Saleh undersecretary foreign trade and industry Government of UAE. Chauhan congratulating the graduating students said: "Learning is a lifelong process which does not stop after the graduation. The graduating students should keep the fire of inquisitiveness and knowledge- seeking alight even after leaving the university."
He added that he was very thankful to the leadership in the UAE for helping the Amity to realise its dream of setting up the state of art of campus in Dubai. On this occasion, guest of honour, Al Karam said that Amity University has emerged a leading university within a record time. He urged the students to get out of the comfort zones and accept the challenges and opportunities opened by the developments in science and technology.
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