Sheikh Humaid awards honorary doctorate to Sheikh Nahyan
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At a glance
- Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi awarded an honorary doctorate to Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
- The award recognizes Sheikh Nahyan's significant contributions to higher education, research, and knowledge institutions in the UAE.
- The ceremony also celebrated the graduation of Ajman University's second group of students from its 35th graduating class.
Ajman University honored Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, with its first-ever honorary doctorate in Humanities. The prestigious award was presented by His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, during the university's graduation ceremony.
The conferral recognizes Sheikh Nahyan's pioneering national role and his decades-long dedication to advancing higher education, supporting scientific research, and establishing knowledge institutions. These efforts have significantly contributed to the UAE's comprehensive development journey and its standing as a regional and international hub for knowledge and cultural exchange.
Sheikh Humaid praised Sheikh Nahyan's commitment to developing the education sector and fostering knowledge-based initiatives. He highlighted Sheikh Nahyan as a national figure who has profoundly impacted the UAE's humanitarian, cultural, and scientific progress through continuous service to the nation. The Ruler of Ajman also congratulated the graduates, urging them to pursue knowledge and apply their expertise to support the country's advancement.
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, echoed these sentiments, calling the award a "well-deserved tribute." He emphasized Sheikh Nahyan's role in promoting tolerance and coexistence within Emirati society and in preparing future leaders equipped with knowledge. The ceremony celebrated the "Proud of UAE" Cohort, marking a significant milestone for Ajman University and its graduates.
Awarding Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak an Honorary Doctorate in Humanities represents a well-deserved tribute to a national figure who has promoted the values of tolerance and coexistence in Emirati society and contributed to preparing generations of leaders equipped with knowledge and learning.
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