Abu Dhabi University held a celebration ceremony after receiving institutional recognition and
international academic accreditation from the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges: Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
The ceremony was held with support from Sheikh
Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler’s representative in the Western Region
and president of Abu Dhabi University’s Board of Regents. Also in attendance was Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. More than 75 of
the university’s partners from a variety of sectors were recognized at the ceremony in addition to federal authorities and
public and private sector community organizations..
University Executive Board Chairman Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri highlighted that this accomplishment by Abu
Dhabi University speaks to the facility’s quality, international prestige and strong
standing in the academic world.
“This leadership translates through from the directives of
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan president of the UAE, and H.H
Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler
of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahayan, crown prince of
Abu Dhabi and deputy commander of the Armed Forces, and their brothers Their
Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates,” Al Dhaheri said.
“Their wise vision and patronage of the cultural renaissance of the United Arab
Emirates enhanced a system of creativity and excellence in various fields of
development, and particularly in education.”
The chairman stressed that the university’s accomplishments
were only possible through the strategic plan and foresight of Al Nahyan.
“Abu Dhabi University has transformed into a
beacon of national creativity in teaching, scientific research and community
service; a national university recognized globally for implementing the best
practices global in the enrichment and development of students, while upholding
its commitments to its cultural heritage and accepting the era’s ever-changing
technological developments,” Al Dhaheri said. “However, our success in receiving international
academic accreditation from WSCUC is not only a source of pride but it also
comes with a responsibility that falls on the shoulders of faculty, staff,
students and our stakeholders to ensure that the university continue to succeed
and prosper locally, regionally and internationally.”
