H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), attended the graduation ceremony for the HCT–Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra campuses, celebrating the Class of 2025, held under the theme “HCTians Go Beyond.” His Excellency honored 117 graduates who received their credentials with Distinction and Distinction with Honors, among a total of 1,668 graduates.

His Excellency presented graduation certificates to students earning Applied Bachelor’s degrees and Vocational Diplomas in disciplines including Engineering Technology and Science, Business, Applied Media, Health Sciences, Computer Information Science, and Education, and joined them for a commemorative group photo.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi expressed his pride in the Class of 2025 graduates and wished them success in their future careers, noting that the ceremony celebrated an elite cohort of young national talents equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to compete and innovate across vital sectors that drive the UAE’s comprehensive and sustainable development.

He added that the UAE’s applied education ecosystem continues to strengthen its position as a key driver of a knowledge-based and competitive economy built on advanced skills. He emphasized that HCT remains committed to a flexible educational approach that aligns academic disciplines with labor-market needs, while preparing a generation of graduates equipped to innovate, lead entrepreneurial ventures, and contribute to future economic sectors in line with the goals of ‘We the UAE 2031’ and the ‘UAE Centennial 2071’ visions.

The ceremony was attended by Dr. Faisal Alayyan, HCT President & CEO; Dr. Ahmad Alawar, Executive Director of HCT–Abu Dhabi Campuses; Dr. Yousof Alhammadi, Executive Director of HCT–Al Ain Campuses; Eng. Abdu Rahman Al Jahoushi, Executive Director of HCT–Al Dhafra Campuses; alongside senior officials, strategic partners, faculty and administrative staff, and the graduates’ parents and families.

Delivering a speech on behalf of the HCT Board of Trustees, Dr. Faisal Alayyan expressed profound gratitude to the UAE’s wise leadership for its unwavering and boundless support, describing it as a cornerstone of HCT’s continued success and advancement. He praised the leadership’s visionary guidance, which has steered the nation toward global excellence and charted a clear path for the future, placing youth at the heart of progress as partners in decision-making and key contributors to comprehensive development.

Dr. Alayyan commended the announcement by UAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, declaring 2026 as the 'Year of Family.' He encouraged graduates to uphold strong family bonds and to build stable, cohesive families rooted in national identity and authentic Emirati values, drawing inspiration from the forefathers’ love for their country and their spirit of unity—values he described as both a national duty and a social responsibility.

He also highlighted HCT’s strategic vision to reaffirm its leadership in applied education by promoting academic excellence and enhancing graduate employability through strong partnerships with industry, while building a dynamic educational ecosystem that anticipates and adapts to future workforce transformations.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Alayyan officially announced the graduation of 1,668 students from the HCT-Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra campuses, the 2025 cohort, who successfully completed their studies and earned their degrees with merit and distinction.

The graduates expressed their pride in their achievements and affirmed their readiness to serve the nation and contribute to its development journey. They extended heartfelt gratitude to the UAE’s leadership and to their families for their unwavering support and encouragement, which paved the way for their success.

Awards Presented by AW Rostamani Group to Top Graduates

The ceremony also honored the top achievers of the Class of 2025, with four cars awarded to four distinguished graduates by the AW Rostamani Group, a strategic partner of HCT.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, accompanied by Dr. Faisal Alayyan and Mr. Nasser Al Ahmad, Executive Director of Business Development at AW Rostamani Group, presented the awards in the presence of the honorees’ families and congratulated them on their exceptional academic excellence.

Mr. Nasser Al Ahmad, Executive Director of Business Development at AW Rostamani Group, expressed his delight in joining HCT and the wider community in celebrating the top graduates of the Class of 2025. He noted that these outstanding achievers embody ambition and excellence, representing the nucleus of tomorrow’s promising leaders. Al Ahmad emphasized that honoring such distinguished graduates reflects the Group’s firm belief in the potential of youth and their pivotal role in driving positive change, adding that innovative minds form the foundation of a better future for all.

He added that AW Rostamani Group takes great pride in its strategic partnership with HCT for the second consecutive year, reflected in sponsoring the top graduates and recognizing their academic excellence. He explained that this initiative stems from the Group’s corporate social responsibility and its steadfast commitment to supporting and empowering national talent to contribute to building a sustainable knowledge economy.

Mr. Al Ahmad noted that the collaboration extends beyond recognition to encompass professional training and practical development. He explained that the Group is preparing to launch specialized on-campus workshops to train students and faculty in the latest electric vehicle technologies, aligning with the rapid global advancements in this field. The partnership also includes graduate recruitment initiatives and the joint development of academic programs designed to meet future labor-market demands.

“Sash of Pride” Recognition for Parents of Top Graduates

The ceremony also recognized the parents of the highest-achieving graduates from the HCT-Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra campuses with the “Sash of Pride,” in appreciation of their vital role in supporting their sons and daughters’ academic excellence and sharing in the joy of their achievements. The honorees included Salem Khamis Al Kharousi (Computer & Information Science) and Hebatallah Ammar (Engineering) from Abu Dhabi, both with a GPA of 3.98; Amna Khamis Al Nuaimi (Business) from Al Ain, with a GPA of 3.94; and Maitha Mohammed Al Marar (Engineering) from Al Dhafra, with a GPA of 3.80.

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