Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities marked the graduation ceremony of its 2026 cohort of 402 students from the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes, its largest graduating class since its establishment. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.
The minister highlighted the commitment of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to universities and colleges across the country and his firm belief in the role of effective, high-quality education in advancing society.
In his address, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said: “It gives me great pleasure to join you today at the graduation ceremony of Mohamed bin Zayed University for Humanities. The university is honoured to bear the name of His Highness the President and strives with determination and commitment to remain a faithful reflection of his distinctive and wise leadership of our cherished nation. His leadership consistently emphasises the importance of ensuring that our national institutions, including this university, maintain high standards of competence and excellence.”
The ceremony was held at ERTH Abu Dhabi Hotel and attended by His Excellency Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees; members of the Board; His Excellency Dr Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of the University; faculty and administrative staff; senior officials; heads of government entities and educational institutions; and students and their families as per a official statement.
Highlighting the significance of the occasion, His Excellency said: “A graduation ceremony is always an important event in the university’s history. Above all, it is an opportunity to offer our heartfelt congratulations to these graduates for their efforts, perseverance and success in earning their academic degrees. We also hope that, through their conduct and their lives, they will be exemplary representatives of the university in society, helping to strengthen its standing and support its progress so that it remains a successful and forward-looking national university. Our celebration of you today, dear graduates, is a clear expression of our confidence in you and our sincere hope that you will fulfil all the hopes and aspirations placed in you.
Offering advice to the graduates, His Excellency said: “My advice to you is always to set an example through dedication to your work and commitment to your duties. With God’s help, be a source of pride for yourselves, your families, your communities and the nation as a whole. Participate enthusiastically and positively in the progress taking place around you, and always be a driving force for progress and peace throughout the world. Remember that learning in this age never stops and that your future success depends on your determination and commitment to continuous, lifelong learning.”
His Excellency Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei affirmed that the university is pursuing a clear vision to prepare and develop academic and religious scholars capable of making a meaningful impact, understanding contemporary realities and strengthening the values of coexistence and civilisational dialogue among peoples.
His Excellency Dr Khalifa Mubarak Al described the graduates as ambassadors for its humanistic mission and civilisational dialogue, capable of engaging the world through the language of scholarship, wisdom and moderation.
The Bachelor of Arts in Tolerance and Coexistence Studies had the largest number of graduates, with a total of 163. The remaining graduates represented disciplines including Islamic jurisprudence and fatwa, language and linguistics, Quranic studies and hadith, literature, religious discourse and society, and Arabic language and literature, as well as master’s and doctoral programmes.
The graduating class also reflected the university’s expanding international presence. It included 65 international students of multiple nationalities, comprising 50 male and 15 female graduates. This demonstrates the university’s growing appeal to students from diverse cultures and academic backgrounds and reinforces its role in building bridges of dialogue and mutual understanding.
