First Commencement Ceremony

Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of Hamdan Bin Mohammad e-University presented bachelor's and master's degrees to 152 students — the first batch of graduates. The graduates included 33, who earned bachelor's degrees, and 119 others who completed various other postgraduate programmes. Addressing the graduates, Shaikh Hamdan said: "I can see that you are proud of your achievement which reflects your determination to excel and build your future in the service of your nation and leadership and people." Shaikh Hamdan watched a documentary on the university's progress which began in 2009. The graduation ceremony was held at the university premises in the Dubai Academic City. Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Dubai Police Chief and Chairman of the university's board of trustees, praised the attention given by the university to e-education.