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7/9/25, 1:56 PM United Arab Emirates University and Department of Community Development celebrate 130 graduates of 3rd cohort of Capacity Buil…

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

Counselling.

In his speech during the ceremony, the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU, Professor

Mohamed Bin Huwaiden, 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-centred 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 Centre at UAEU for their significant role in
organising and managing the programme with high efficiency.

Executive Director of the Licensing and Social Control Sector at the Department of Community Development,
Mubarak Al Ameri, 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.

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