The Crown Prince of Fujairah has underlined the importance of investing in education and empowering national talent with advanced knowledge and skills, as part of efforts to support leadership and competitiveness in the sector.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi made the remarks while attending the graduation ceremony of the Fujairah Applied Technology Schools Class of 2026, which saw 112 students complete their studies, including Rashid Al Dhahani, who ranked first in the UAE among Applied Technology Schools students in the Advanced Science pathway.
Commitment to education and national capability
The Crown Prince noted that the continued development of Fujairah’s education system reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, aimed at establishing an advanced educational system and preparing qualified national professionals who contribute to comprehensive and sustainable development goals.
He congratulated the graduates and their families on their academic achievement, wishing them success in their next academic and professional steps, and encouraging them to contribute actively to serving the nation and supporting its progress.
A blend of academic and practical preparation
The graduation of the Fujairah Applied Technology Schools Class of 2026 marks the culmination of an academic and practical journey in which the graduates received specialised educational programmes combining theoretical and applied learning. This approach is designed to strengthen their readiness to continue higher education or enter the labour market, in line with the UAE’s vision of developing national cadres equipped with the technical and vocational skills needed across key sectors.
The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Director of the Office of the Crown Prince of Fujairah, along with a number of officials, leaders and the graduates’ parents.