Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) will celebrate the graduation of 1,282 Grade 12 students from the 2025–2026 academic year representing its Applied Technology Schools (ATS) campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra. The graduation ceremony is being held at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 21 July 2026.
During the ceremony, 72 outstanding students who achieved a final average of more than 98 per cent will be honoured in recognition of their exceptional academic performance, dedication, and achievements throughout their educational journey.
His Excellency Dr Mubarak Saeed Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Applied Technology and Director General of ACTVET, expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his generous patronage. His Excellency emphasised that this achievement reflects the UAE leadership’s continued commitment to education and its vision of preparing highly qualified national talent capable of contributing to the country’s sustainable development and prosperity.
His Excellency affirmed that Applied Technology Schools continue to play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of Emirati talent through an advanced educational model that combines academic excellence with practical learning, ensuring graduates are well equipped to meet the evolving needs of the labour market and support the UAE’s transition towards a knowledge-based economy and sustainable development.
The ceremony will feature a video highlighting the graduates’ journey throughout their years at the Applied Technology Schools. Graduates will also recite the oath of loyalty to the nation, while the student representative will deliver a speech expressing the graduates’ pride in their achievements and gratitude to the UAE’s leadership, their families, and their teachers for supporting them throughout their educational journey.
Applied Technology Schools are among the UAE’s leading educational institutions, offering an advanced curriculum across three academic pathways: the Advanced Science Programme, the Advanced Track, and the General Track.
These pathways are designed to align with students’ interests and future aspirations while preparing them for specialised fields, including engineering and applied engineering, health sciences, computing, and artificial intelligence. Through this approach, the schools continue to develop highly skilled national talent equipped with the knowledge and competencies to contribute to the UAE’s future economy and comprehensive national development.
