HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received yesterday the first students in the twelfth grade for the academic year 2018-2019, their parents and a number of educational and educational leaders.

During his meeting at Al Bateen Palace, HH the Amir congratulated the students, their parents and those who teach them of this excellence, which comes as a result of their diligence and perseverance, as well as the cooperation and follow-up of the family with the educational institutions, wishing them continued excellence in their academic journey and their scientific and future lives.

His Highness also paid a special tribute to the mothers of the outstanding, who had the greatest credit in the education and rehabilitation of this generation.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: "The interest in education stems from being the main gateway to comprehensive and sustainable development and the road to knowledge economy. The UAE, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Educational, and international standards, to serve the ambitious development goals of our nation in the coming years ».

"Countries are developing only in this educated and innovative way, and their progress and development throughout history has begun to be realized by the ideals of your distinguished people," he said.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: "Our bet on you today is because we want to move this country to the ranks of the developed countries. Always keep in mind the competition of the best countries in the world, regardless of the size of these countries."

His Highness stressed that «the real race in the world is scientific excellence .. And that scientific excellence is the standard of progress of countries and on the basis of classify .. And you and your outstanding proverbs to achieve this goal, which aspires and seeks our country».

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: "Countries are advancing with their creative sons. History has given many names. We hope that each of you will be the name that history will record to honor its people and country."

At the conclusion of the meeting, HH Sheikh Sabah paid a special tribute to the mothers of outstanding students who had been given the greatest credit in educating and rehabilitating this generation to achieve its ambitions and goals.

The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the National and Reserve Service, Major General Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Minister of Education Hussein bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi and Minister of State for General Education Jameela Bint Salem Musabah Al Muhairi.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince for Outstanding Students:

• "Keep in mind the competition of the best countries in the world, regardless of the size of these countries."

• "Our bet on you today ... because we want to go this country to the ranks of developed countries."

• "Scientific excellence is the standard of progress and classification of countries .. And you and your outstanding counterparts bet to achieve this goal».