DUBAI (WAM)

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, expressed his pride in the bright role models set by the male and female students who obtained first place in high school for the academic year 2023/2024.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, "The country's best-performing high school graduates provide inspiring role models for our youth on the importance of determination and perseverance to achieve excellence and achievement, especially in science, which is the solid foundation for building and renaissance of nations."

His Highness made his remarks when he welcomed on Tuesday at Qasr Al Watan 60 top high school performers in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior.

While extending his congratulations to the top high school achievers, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid urged them to take this achievement as a compass that guides them towards further excellence throughout the different stages of their lives and to double the gains of their nation and community.

H.H. addressed the students saying, "We congratulate you on this excellence and we congratulate your families and teachers for their great efforts that have produced these elite performers of our children and youth, whom we prioritise in our ambitions for the future of this nation and we bet on them, and on their excellence in all fields of science and knowledge to continue the UAE's leadership and excellence."

The top students expressed their delight at this meeting and their pride in this great care and support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his touching words, which will remain a beacon illuminating their path to excellence and achievement.