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UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the graduation ceremony of the 38th class of officer cadets at the Zayed II Military College in Al Ain this morning, in the presence of His Highness National Security Adviser Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The rendition of the UAE national anthem began upon Sheikh Mohammed’s arrival at the college headquarters. Following the anthem, Sheikh Mohammed inspected the graduates’ military parade as they marched in formation. Verses of the Holy Quran were recited, and the graduates paraded before the main podium as they displayed the professional skills acquired by alumni from the the UAE and its sister Arab countries. Following the parade, Sheikh Mohammed presented the top six officer cadet graduates with appreciation awards. He gave them his congratulations and wished them success in serving their country. After the ceremony, Sheikh Mohammed received leaders and officers from the armed forces and Zayed II Military College, along with top diplomatic officials, military attaches at embassies accredited to the UAE, and a number of military guests from allied nations. They all congratulated His Highness on the high standards of Zayed II Military College, and the top-notch skills of graduates of the 38th class and the previous classes. Sheikh Mohammed stood for a group photo with the graduates, and gave them his blessing as they enter this new stage of their life. Prior to his departure from the College headquarters, Sheikh Mohammed launched the Zayed II Military College website. The website functions as a vantage point to the outside world.