Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed receives outstanding students at Sea Palace in Abu Dhabi. WAM

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the grade 12 top male and female students for academic year 2021 — 2022, their parents and a number of educational leaders at Qasr Al Bahr.

Congratulating the top achievers, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed said, “I and my guest at this majlis are delighted at meeting you... I congratulate you for this excellent and good result which brought joy to me and to your family.''

''This elite group of top achievers is the real investment in the future of our nation which depend on the qualitative cadres like you.''

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the educational staff for their tireless efforts and to the students' parents whose efforts made this distinction and excellence possible.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed receives students at Sea Palace in Abu Dhabi. WAM

''We are proud of these families who raise distinguished models of our children, and we are fortunate to have them... We ask God to guide them and make them happy with their children."

''Our investment in you today is in its beginnings... Secondary school is the first stage in your scientific career... God willing, you will continue your education and specializations in areas that will benefit you, your family and your country,'' he added.

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also congratulated them on Eid Al Adha, asking the Almighty to bring it back to them with glory, goodness, safety and happiness.

The top secondary school achievers expressed their happiness at meeting Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, expressing their thanks and appreciation for the special attention and tireless follow-up of His Highness to the education in the country, especially to his students.

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