Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Visits Military Training Centre in Greece
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engages with Emirati military students undertaking specialised technical training abroad, emphasising their role as ambassadors for the nation.
In Athens, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visited the Technical Training & Qualification Centre, an institution dedicated to preparing military personnel across various technical disciplines. The visit reflected the leadership’s commitment to the professional development of Emirati military personnel stationed abroad.
During his time at the centre, H.H. Sheikh Khaled engaged in conversations with Emirati military students about their studies and the technical capabilities they are developing. He conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, underscoring the UAE leadership’s unwavering commitment to supporting the advancement and wellbeing of those pursuing education overseas.
H.H. Sheikh Khaled emphasised that students studying abroad serve as ambassadors for their nation, their conduct and dedication reflecting upon the country’s values and institutions. He encouraged them to embody authentic Emirati principles and represent the UAE Armed Forces with distinction, while wishing them success in their academic and professional endeavours.
The Technical Training and Qualification Centre operates as part of the military cooperation framework between the UAE and Greece, offering specialised programmes that integrate theoretical instruction with practical application across multiple technical fields. These initiatives align with the UAE Ministry of Defence’s broader strategy to cultivate technical expertise among military personnel and ensure the highest standards of professional readiness within the armed forces.
The students expressed their gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Khaled for the visit and reaffirmed their commitment to excellence in their training, dedicating themselves to applying the knowledge and experience gained to advance their nation and serve the UAE Armed Forces with competence across their chosen specialisations.
The Crown Prince was accompanied by Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court; Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Managing Director and Group CEO; and other senior officials.
Source: WAM