Hamdan Bin Mohammed Meets With First Cohort Of Graduates From Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme
Umer Jamshaid
Published September 16, 2026 | 09:45 PM
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 16th Sep, 2026) H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, met with the first cohort of graduates from the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, reaffirming Dubai's commitment to developing Emirati talent and preparing future leaders.
The meeting was attended by Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications; Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA); Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department; as well as members of the programme’s steering committee.
During the meeting, H.H. congratulated the graduates on their academic achievements and expressed confidence in their ability to contribute to Dubai’s future development. He stated that the graduation of the Programme’s first cohort marks a significant milestone in an ambitious initiative launched by Dubai, founded on the belief that investing in people and their ability to learn, innovate, and lead future transformations is the most valuable and sustainable investment.
Addressing the graduates, H.H. said:
“We take pride in your achievements. Dubai invests in its people because they are the nation’s greatest asset and the architects of its future. What you have accomplished today marks the beginning of a new chapter, one in which we expect you to make contributions that reflect the ambitions of the UAE, a nation that places great faith in its young people. We count on our outstanding young men and women to make a meaningful contribution to society and the economy. We want you to be role models for your peers and ambassadors of the scholarship programme and of Emirati excellence across workplaces and future-focused sectors.”
H.H. affirmed that, led by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai will continue investing in national talent, empowering Emiratis to access high-quality educational opportunities at leading international universities and academic institutions. These opportunities will strengthen their academic and professional capabilities and prepare them to contribute effectively to priority sectors and future-focused fields.
Sheikh Hamdan added that investing in Emirati talent is a cornerstone underpinning goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), the Dubai Social Agenda 33, and the education 33 Strategy. These goals are met through the development of skills and knowledge that will empower Emiratis to compete globally and contribute to the advancement of their nation.