Graduation day

Four engineering batches graduated last week from the Etisalat University College (EUC) at the Sharjah University City Hall.

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, presented the bachelor and master's degrees to 270 graduates from the college's 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th batches.

Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, manager of Etisalat University College, said that the students' hard work and dedication finally paid off.

"The result has been hundreds of qualified Emirati engineers who have contributed towards building and developing the community," he said.

Dr Hamad Al Hamadi, assistant professor at EUC, gave the graduation speech and said that students have learned about engineering and about life.

He said: "You can learn engineering anywhere in the world, but life can be taught in only certain places. We've learned how to work for the development of our country and how to face life's challenges."

During the event, graduates heard testimonials from EUC alumni. A laser show was a highlight of the ceremony.

Graduates speak:

"Now that I have graduated I am planning to pursue my masters. I feel that the college has given and taught me a lot so I am looking forward to the future."
–Ali Abdullah, bachelor of communication engineering

"I am currently working as a engineer in Etisalat's radio and mobile department. I do not know what the future holds."
–Ahmad Al Hamadi, bachelor of communication engineering

"Now I want to work in the organisation that has provided me with everything I need to become a successful engineer."
–Abdul Latif Ahmad, bachelor of communication engineering

"I am planning to go for my MBA now. I am interested in this field and I feel I am ready to face the future."
— Ebrahim Hamdan, bachelor of communication engineering

"I want to go for my masters degree but before that I am planning to work for a while."
— Yousuf Al Shami, bachelor of communication engineering

"I am the head of marketing and maintenance at the Sudanese telecommunication company, Manar Al Sudan, and I was sent as an Etisalat representative to set up a centre there and now I am back. I am hoping now to join the Etisalat team in Egypt. I feel so lucky because I had a good education and my programme has the Institute of Electrical Engineering accreditation."
— Jasim Mohammad, bachelor of electronic engineering