His Highness Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of 2025 graduates from Ajman University.
The event, held at the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Conferences and Exhibitions on the university campus, saw the participation of over 300 graduates from various colleges.
Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid was accompanied by Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ajman University.
The Ajman Ruler commended the UAE’s pioneering efforts to enhance the education sector.
He highlighted the nation’s leadership in advancing educational systems by adopting cutting-edge technologies and curricula, supporting national talents, and fostering an innovative learning environment that aligns with global developments.
Expressing his pride in the graduates of Ajman University, Sheikh Humaid described them as the true wealth of the nation and its ambassadors in the fields of work and innovation. He also praised the substantial support provided by the UAE leadership to universities and higher education institutions, which contributes to the development of scientific research and innovation.
During the ceremony, Sheikh Humaid, accompanied by Sheikh Ammar Bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, honoured postgraduate students and top graduates from various colleges. The Crown Prince followed with the distribution of certificates to graduates and recognition of outstanding achievers.
Sheikh Ammar presented the university’s shield to Sheikh Hamid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi in appreciation of his continued support.
Earlier, Ajman University honoured its outstanding students, faculty, staff, partners, and stakeholders at an Honors Assembly at the Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences and Exhibitions on the University campus.
The event was a veritable showcase of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, reinforcing Ajman University’s reputation as one of the top universities in the UAE and the Arab region.
Dr Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, said, “The annual Honors Assembly at Ajman University demonstrates excellence in higher education at its best. Bringing unique and innovative methods to excel in teaching, academics, research, industry collaboration, and societal impact, Ajman University, together with its esteemed partners, is crossing newer milestones of academic excellence and contributing to the UAE’s vision of a knowledge-driven society.”
Over 750 undergraduate students from different colleges and programs were honoured with Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the Honors Assembly for their distinguished performance, which showcased academic excellence, creativity, and innovation on par with the best in the world.
The faculty awards were equally impressive, with 17 of AU faculty members honoured for being recognised among the top 2 percent of scientists in the world by Stanford University. Prof. Sai Boddu was recognised for his Highly Cited Researcher Award by Clarivate. Other award categories included excellence in teaching, research, service excellence, internationalisation, instructor excellence, adjunct faculty excellence, managerial excellence, staff excellence, support service excellence, and alumni excellence in engagement.
Key highlights of the Honors Assembly were the stakeholder awards. Aafaq Islamic Finance was awarded the Top Corporate Strategic Partner, while the Department of Finance, Government of Ajman, was awarded the Top Public Sector Employer.
Tafaseel was awarded the Top Employer in the Private Sector, while AW Rostamani Group was recognised with the Societal Impact Award.
Rashid Hamad Al Hamar, General Manager of Saud Bin Rashid Al Mu’alla Charitable and Humanitarian Establishment, won the Top Individual Strategic Partner Award for his invaluable contributions to the University.
These awards demonstrate Ajman University’s commitment to academic excellence, research, and internationalisation and its focus on consistently growing as a world-class incubator of talent and employability.
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