LONDON — Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, attended on Friday the graduation ceremony of his son, Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and several Emirati cadets at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.

Crown Prince of Ajman Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and top officials were present at the event.

Graduates of Course 201 of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst included Sheikh Humaid bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, who was awarded the Hudson's Horse Medal, Sheikh Khalid bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Mubarak Humaid Matar Al Diree, Humaid Mubarak Ahmed Al Junaibi, and Ahmed Yousif Al Hammadi.

The guest of honor and the parade’s inspecting officer was Sir Patrick Sanders, the commander of United Kingdom strategic command, representing Queen Elizabeth.

During the commissioning ceremony, the cohort marched on and performed drill movements and received their graduation certificates before posing for photos with the faculty and instructors.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met with the Emirati graduates, exchanged cordial talks with them, and congratulated them on their graduation, wishing them success in their careers.

He urged them to work hard to continue reinforcing their knowledge and skills.

Sheikh Mohamed thanked members of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the instructors.

The ceremony was also attended by Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Affairs Authority, Mansour Abdullah Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE ambassador to the UK, and Mohammed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi crown prince's court. — WAM