Zayed University to celebrate class of ‘Future Makers’ graduation

Zayed University (ZU) will celebrate the “Future Makers” graduation ceremony 2022 of 618 Masters Graduates and Honors Undergraduate Students in the presence of guests of honour.

The ceremony, held under the patronage and presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, will take place at the North Hall 1 of Dubai Exhibition Centre at EXPO 2020 on Wednesday, 16th March, 2022.

A total of 3,932 students, of which 95.5 percent are UAE nationals, will be celebrated during the ZU class of Future Makers ceremony, held between 14th-16th March.

The event prepares to graduate the 19th and 20th Cohort of Female undergraduates, 9th and 10th Cohorts of Male undergraduates and selected cohorts of Master graduates. ZU’s total number of graduates to date has reached about 20,757, 89 percent of whom are females.

The graduation ceremony stages the students’ aspirations to contribute to the UAE’s “Next 50” years and how they interpret the nation’s achievements as a motivational example to expand their knowledge and harness new skills and experiences to lead a progressive future.

Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth and President of Zayed University, expressed sincere gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hamed’s attendance, which is a great honour for the distinguished graduates and the university community.

“Throughout the years, Zayed University has continuously introduced its students to the brightest and most influential minds in the educational space and other domains to give them the foundation they need to build resilience and prepare them for today’s ever-evolving world. The University has consistently aimed to equip its students with the skills they need to succeed in their careers and all aspects of their lives,” she said.

The event also includes guest speakers who will share their insights with the graduates, reflecting upon their specialisations and offering personal narrations to instil hope and optimism during these unprecedented times.

The University annually enrolls approximately 2,400 male and female students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.