His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with the top graduates of the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences. The meeting took place at the Al Mudeef Majlis in Dar Al Etihad, where His Highness personally congratulated the students on their academic excellence and dedication.
Sheikh Mohammed expressed his admiration for the graduates’ strong commitment to knowledge and their embodiment of the values upon which the university was founded. He noted that their achievements reflect the UAE’s broader pursuit of excellence, particularly in the vital fields of education and healthcare.
“We are proud of your accomplishments,” Sheikh Mohammed said. “You are part of a shared story of success—your academic excellence is proof that our nation is capable of shaping the future by nurturing promising minds across all sectors.”
He highlighted that the graduates serve as a living testament to the UAE’s vision of creating a globally competitive educational and healthcare system—one that not only advances the nation but also attracts top talent from around the world.
“Mohammed Bin Rashid University has become a beacon of modern science, a nurturing ground for creativity in healthcare, and a launchpad for future leaders in medicine and research,” he added. “This aligns with our ambition to make the UAE a global center for knowledge and advanced healthcare.”
The meeting was attended by several prominent figures in the UAE’s medical and academic communities, including:
Dr. Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of the University’s Board of Trustees and a member of the Dubai Health Board
Prof. Dr. Alawi Sheikh Ali, Director General of Dubai Health Authority
Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health and President of the University
Dr. Hanan Al Suwaidi, Acting Executive Director of Academic Affairs at Dubai Health and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University
Class of 2025: A Diverse and Promising Cohort
The graduating class of 2025 included 164 students representing 30 nationalities and completing studies across 30 academic programs. Of these, 129 were female graduates, with 52 Emirati students among the group.
These graduates symbolize not only academic success but also the UAE’s commitment to investing in human capital—especially in strategic sectors like medicine and scientific research.
As Sheikh Mohammed emphasized during the meeting, these young professionals are not just graduates; they are pioneers of a future that the UAE envisions—a future driven by innovation, knowledge, and compassionate healthcare.
