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Abu Dhabi university toppers share dreams on graduation day
Eman Rashid Al Maskari had overcome physical challenges to be a topper and now she dreams to establish a software company to help students overcome financial challenges during studies.
- By Binsal Abdul Kader, Staff Reporter
- Published: 00:05 June 8, 2008
- Image Credit: Binsal Abdul Kader/Gulf News
- Eman Rashid Al Maskari (right) and Amal Al Askari, both physically challenged, dream of making studies affordable to all and help their country in its development process.
Abu Dhabi: Eman Rashid Al Maskari had overcome physical challenges to be a topper and now she dreams to establish a software company to help students overcome financial challenges during studies.
Amal Al Askari, a topper in Finance who also uses a wheel chair, wants to use her academic knowledge in the development of her country.
"As a computer science student, I know most of the software are not affordable to students and more free software are the only solution," said Eman, who uses a wheel chair and inspired the campus by achieving the highest score in the BSc Computer Science in Abu Dhabi University (ADU).
Eman spoke to Gulf News on the sidelines of the first graduation ceremony of Abu Dhabi University.
She was one among the 454 graduates who received their degrees from Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and President of Abu Dhabi University's Board of trustees.
Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Representative of the Governor in the Eastern Region, and Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Vice-President of ADU's Board of Trustees, number of other shaikhs and senior officials attended the function.
The applause at the auditorium following her speech was a testimony to the inspiration she gave to students.
According to her, physical challenge is not a big deal if you are confident in yourself. The support from the family, teachers and friends also played a crucial role.
"I tried to enjoy studies, so it was easy for me to put all my efforts. If you cannot enjoy what you do, you can't use your full potential," said Eman.
"You don't want sympathy if you are confident in yourself," said Eman.
Amal keeps a colourful dream for her future. The honours degree holder in Finance wants to work with UAE Ministry of Economy to lend a hand in developing the country's economic progress.
"I will join a Masters programme in Economics and will do a PhD. I want to use my academic knowledge for the development of my country," said Amal.
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