Dubai
Hundreds of students were recently awarded engineering degrees by BITS Pilani university in Dubai.
The convocation ceremony for 382 students of the 14th batch was held in the Dubai campus in Dubai International Academic City. The chief guest for the occasion was Navdeep Suri, India’s ambassador to the UAE.
The degrees included PhD, Higher Degree and First Degree in various engineering fields, such as chemical engineering, electrical and electronics, mechanical engineering, and computer science.
Suri congratulated the graduates and highlighted UAE-India trade relations, while also motivating the graduates to consider joining the Indian Foreign Service to contribute towards developing India’s foreign policy.
Dr Kumar Birla, chancellor of BITS Pilani, said in his remote address that youngsters are increasingly thinking afresh and becoming innovative disruptors. Professor Dr R.N. Saha, director BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, revealed the growth plan for expanding programme offerings, research and community outreach, faculty development and student placement.
