H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, attended the graduation ceremony for the 34th Joint Command and Staff Course today. The event took place at the Joint Command and Staff College in Abu Dhabi, under his patronage.
Also present at the ceremony were Staff Lieutenant General Issa bin Ablan Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Defence; as well as senior officials from the Armed Forces and military attachés from the participating countries.
Staff Brigadier General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the Joint Command and Staff College, welcomed the attendees and congratulated the graduates, underscoring their preparedness for future leadership positions. He highlighted the college's essential role in cultivating military leaders capable of addressing the evolving challenges in both regional and global contexts.
At the end of the ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed recognized outstanding officers and wished them success in their military careers. He also awarded certificates to the graduates, followed by group photos with His Highness.
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates and the recognition of top achievers. His Highness congratulated the leading graduates and expressed his hopes for their continued success.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan captured commemorative photos with the graduates and college leadership, conveying his gratitude for the Joint Command and Staff College and his pride in the graduates' accomplishments.
