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9/2/24, 9:23 AM Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme – The Gulf Time Newspaper
Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for

Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme

DUBAI/WAM

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the first cohort of scholars selected for
the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme in its inaugural year. H.H. emphasised that the programme embodies
the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and
Ruler of Dubai, to invest in people to achieve real and sustainable development, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Social
Agenda 33.
Sheikh Hamdan commended the Emirati students selected under the scholarship programme for the 2024-25 academic year
during an orientation session held today at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Dubai. “Today marks the beginning of a new journey

for a group of exceptional students who will pursue their higher education at world-renowned universities through the Hamdan
bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Driven by the ambition and dedication of our students, Dubai continues to shape its future by nurturing and investing in
exceptional talent,” His Highness said.
“After meeting with the scholars and the 2023-24 cohort of Emirati Top Achievers, I am confident that the future of our emirate
is in good hands. The dreams and aspirations of our scholars align with Dubai’s bold vision, and I am certain they will play a
vital role in Dubai’s continued growth and success. Through this scholarship programme, we are developing the next
generation of leaders who will contribute to the comprehensive development of our city, and we will ensure that every student
receives the support and guidance needed to excel at every step.”
The event was also attended by Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, Director General of the H.H. The Dubai Ruler’s Court;
Abdullah Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director
General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department; and Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and
Human Development Authority (KHDA).
The event also honoured 40 top-performing high school graduates from both public and private schools across various

curricula under the Top Achievers programme. Additionally, it celebrated the 2024 graduating class of the Ruler’s Court Higher
Education Scholarship, which recognises outstanding Emirati high school graduates and covers various academic disciplines.
Sheikh Hamdan said: “We congratulate all our top-performing high school graduates from both public and private schools, as
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