UAE, November 30, 2016 – Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) has reaffirmed its commitment, loyalty and allegiance to the UAE’s wise leadership amidst the country’s 45th National Day celebrations marked by great pride and a strong sense of national identity and belonging. During HBMSU commemoration, the UAE flag was hoisted while the national anthem was being played in the background. The ceremony was also an opportunity for participating faculty members, administrators, and learners to reiterate their commitment to the vision of the country’s founding fathers to build a nation based on justice, equality, openness, understanding, and co-existence.

HBMSU Chancellor Dr. Mansoor Al Awar took pride for being part of the UAE’s 45th National Day commemorations which he described as a demonstration of the Arab state’s rich history and achievements. Dr. Al Awar added that the Emirates’ foundation has provided the world with an exemplary model of a successful unitary state in the modern Arab World. He further confirmed HBMSU’s commitment to the wise leadership that has always been proactive in human capacity development and nation building efforts according to the UAE’s traditional values and goal of bringing happiness to its people.

“Celebrating National Day is a historic moment for all UAE citizens and residents who have shown great love for country first instilled in us by the late Sheikh Zayed and the late Sheikh Rashid. They planted the seeds for the union’s development and progress and their vision of a bright future for the country remains under the guidance of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE President, and H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. As we celebrate four and half decades of our nation’s establishment, we reaffirm our commitment to stand united with our leaders in their efforts to position the UAE as the number one country in the world. We are armed with determination and passion to conquer the impossible in the name of love for our country, trust for our leadership, and belief in our capabilities,” Dr. Al Awar concluded.