Sultan Bin Ahmed attends UoS graduation ceremony

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), attended the graduation ceremony for students of the Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences on Saturday.

The event took place at University City Hall in Sharjah.

The graduation ceremony commenced with the UAE national anthem, followed by recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

Dr Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the UoS, delivered a speech in which he expressed deep gratitude to Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed for his generous patronage and for honouring the event with his presence.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed also extended his congratulations to the graduates, celebrating the addition of a new group of qualified medical professionals to the healthcare field.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed presented graduation certificates to 453 students from the UoS’s medical colleges.

The graduates included 189 from the College of Medicine, 150 from the College of Pharmacy, 114 from the College of Dentistry, and 423 from the College of Health Sciences. He congratulated the graduates and offered prayers for their continued success in their professional journeys and careers.

In his address at the graduation ceremony, Dr Agamy highlighted the UoS’s notable achievements in the medical field, both academically and scientifically.

He emphasised the university’s vital role in advancing community health and healthcare education.

Dr Agamy noted that under the vision and direction of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Founder of the University, the Integrated Healthcare Complex was established in 2004. Designed to reflect the real-world healthcare environment, the complex brings together the Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences, along with advanced research and training centres.

He stressed that this is more than just an academic facility—it is a comprehensive learning ecosystem that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and prepares a unified, skilled healthcare team capable of delivering holistic care across all levels and circumstances.

The Chancellor of the UoS announced that since the establishment of the Integrated Healthcare Complex, the university has graduated over 4,500 doctors, dentists, and pharmacists.

These graduates are now serving in healthcare systems across the UAE, the wider region, and around the world, contributing as skilled and qualified professionals in various medical fields.

During the graduation ceremony, the graduates solemnly took the oath of medical and healthcare professionals in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed, pledging to carry out their duties with dedication, integrity, and loyalty.

On behalf of the graduates, Ahmed Khalifa Bin Ghalita from the medical colleges and Ali Nabil from the College of Health Sciences delivered speeches expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the President of the UoS, for his continued support and patronage of the university and its students.

In his speech, Bin Ghalita expressed deep pride and gratitude for the unwavering support of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed.

He said, “We draw inspiration from Your Highness in understanding the true meaning of leadership and strength of will. We admire your excellence and creativity in guiding us, following in the footsteps of our founding father, and leading us with confidence toward global distinction and leadership. You are our source of inspiration and a role model we deeply respect. Thank you for your care, your unwavering support, and for honoring us with your presence today.”

Graduate Ali Nabil expressed his joy—and that of his fellow classmates—at reaching the milestone of graduation after years of dedication, learning, and hard work. He said, “From the moment we were accepted into the University of Sharjah, we came together from all corners of the world, united under the university’s embrace, sharing knowledge, experiences, and the richness of diverse cultures and civilisations. And today, we stand together with pride to say: We are the graduates of the University of Sharjah. We are here.”

The graduates extended their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to their professors and parents for their invaluable support and dedication, which played a crucial role in the success of their educational journey.

WAM