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This programme reflects the strategic partnership between the university and the department, and
their shared commitment to developing specialised national talent and enhancing the quality and
efficiency of social services in Abu Dhabi. The graduating cohort included 130 professionals from
both government and private social sector institutions, enrolled in three specialised professional
diplomas: Social Work Practice Skills, Non-Clinical Psychology, and School Counseling.

In his speech during the ceremony, Professor Mohamed Bin Huwaiden, Dean of the College of
Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU, emphasised the programme as a genuine investment in
Emiratis.

Professor Mohamed Bin Huwaiden said: “At UAEU, we believe that national development cannot be
achieved without nurturing the human being from within. Our professional programmes, including
this one, aim to provide society with field-ready specialists aligned with the vision of our wise
leadership, which places the individual as the nation’s highest value and greatest asset.

“Human-centered professions—especially social work and psychology—are not a luxury, but a
national necessity, equally vital as any scientific discipline.”
Professor Bin Huwaiden also praised the fruitful partnership with the Department of Community
Development, stating: “We are proud of our partnership with the department, a conscious national
partner that shares our belief that empowering professionals is key to empowering the community.”

Professor Bin Huwaiden extended his thanks to the Continuing Education Center at UAEU for their
significant role in organising and managing the programme with high efficiency.
Mubarak Al Ameri, Executive Director of the Licensing and Social Control Sector at the Department
of Community Development, explained that this programme comes as part of the department’s
efforts to qualify social care professionals in accordance with the highest recognised professional
standards. Al Ameri affirmed that developing human capital in the social sector is a cornerstone for
advancing integrated social services.

Al Ameri pointed out that the programme attracted participants from various entities such as public
schools, the Family Development Foundation, the Family Care Authority, the General Headquarters
of Abu Dhabi Police, Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, the Abu Dhabi
Vocational Education and Training Institute, in addition to a number of private social institutions
specialising in providing rehabilitation services for People of Determination.

Al Ameri praised the efforts of the graduates and their professional commitment to developing their
skills, noting that the programme is not only about qualifying individuals, but also represents a
strategic step toward building an integrated system founded on innovation, efficiency, and
professionalism in the delivery of social services.

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