- Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa commends Rabdan Academy graduates for their advanced global standards and their significant contributions to the safety, security and defence sectors.
- The high demand for Rabdan Academy graduates in the market highlights their exceptional capabilities and the Academy’s impactful role in shaping skilled professionals.
Abu Dhabi – UAE,November 2024: Rabdan Academy hosted the third Alumni Reunion, bringing together over 100 graduates representing various national entities across the UAE.
The event was graced by the presence of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), alongside members of the Academy’s senior leadership and faculty from its specialized programs.
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan commended Rabdan Academy graduates for their world-class expertise and significant contributions to the safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness and crisis management sectors. He highlighted the Academy’s prestigious global standing, emphasizing that it has become a source of pride and a benchmark for excellence within just a decade since its establishment, achieving pioneering and high-level milestones.
H.E. Salem Saeed Al Saeedi, Vice President of Rabdan Academy, extended a warm welcome to the graduates, expressing pride in their accomplishments and dedication as ambassadors of the Academy across various institutions.
‘Our graduates enjoy one of the highest employment rates globally, a recognition reinforced by Rabdan Academy’s top-tier ‘5-star’ rating in the global QS Stars University Rating System” Al Saeedi stated.
He added, ‘The strong demand for our graduates in the job market reflects their outstanding qualities and the Academy’s significant impact, making them sought after by leading organizations not only within the UAE but internationally.’
During the event, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan honoured graduates who made exceptional contributions to the Academy’s success, including their roles in the Peer Mentoring Program and the Alumni Ambassador Program.
The event featured interactive activities, engaging events, and open discussion sessions. Over dinner, graduates exchanged ideas and strengthened their bonds, underscoring the deep sense of camaraderie and ongoing collaboration among the Academy’s alumni.
This gathering is part of Rabdan Academy’s annual alumni meeting series, aimed at fostering dialogue, gathering valuable feedback, and driving continuous improvement in the Academy’s programs and initiatives.
About Rabdan Academy:
Rabdan Academy is a government-owned world-class education institution established to coordinate and enhance learning outcomes for organisations and individuals in the Safety, Security, Defence, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management (SSDEC) Sectors.
The Academy was officially established under Law No. 7 for 2013, issued by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is accredited by the UAE’s Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the Ministry of Education.
The Academy is the first higher education institution in the world specialised in the SSDEC domain that achieves top ‘5 star’ ratings in the 2 categories of Teaching and Employability under the QS Stars University Rating System.
As a unique institution, the Academy provides learning in a dual approach, combining academic and vocational education in one place, whilst recognising prior learning and experience and providing accredited and transferable credit from course to course and job to job.
