More Emirati Sandhurst graduates

London - Shaikh Surour stressed a keen interest in attending the event

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By WAM

Published: Thu 12 Jan 2017, 3:47 PM

Last updated: Thu 12 Jan 2017, 5:53 PM

A new cadre of Emiratis, including a Shaikh, have graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS), the world famous training centre.
Graduates including Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Saif Mohammed Al Mulla, and Khalid Saeed Shatit Al Shamsi, were recognised in a ceremony attended by Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al nahyan, chairman of the Emirates Kiteboarding Committee, Shaikh Mohammed bin Surour Al Nahyan, and others.
"Countries attain further glory with the efforts of its loyal and sincere nationals who are highly dedicated to their countries and harness their minds and hearts to serve them. This can only be done through sincere intentions and work," Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamdan said, in a statement on the occasion. Shaikh Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Hamdan thanked his father, Shaikh Ahmed, and the other Emiratis for attending the ceremony.
Shaikh Surour congratulated the graduates, wishing them success in their service of the country. He stressed a keen interest in attending the event in response to directives from the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.Graduates of the prestigious academy, founded in 1801, include leaders from many Arab and European countries, particularly GCC members. At Sandhurst, cadets receive military training in practical and academic subjects for one year to qualify as commanders in their countries' armies.

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Published: Thu 12 Jan 2017, 3:47 PM

Last updated: Thu 12 Jan 2017, 5:53 PM

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