Sharjah CP attends graduation ceremony at police academy

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Police Science Academy Council, attended the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of PhD students and the sixth cohort of master’s students at the academy on Wednesday morning.

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan presented certificates to the graduates and posed for commemorative photos with them, congratulating them on their achievements and wishing them success in serving the nation.

The graduates specialised in Police Administration, Criminal Investigation, and Quality and Excellence in Security Work.

The ceremony, held at the academy’s theatre, began with the UAE national anthem, followed by a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

A video was then presented, featuring insights from graduates of the master’s and PhD programmes. They shared their experiences with the courses, highlighted the advanced academic standards achieved by the academy, and expressed gratitude to all those who supported their academic journey.

Brigadier General Dr Mohammed Khamis Al Othmani, Director General of the Sharjah Police Academy (SPA), delivered a speech welcoming Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan and the attendees.

He expressed his joy in celebrating the graduates, saying, “This is a cherished occasion that we celebrate annually, filled with joy and pride for both the graduates and ourselves. It marks the culmination of years of effort by the students and those responsible for their academic and practical preparation. We extend our gratitude to His Highness, Chairman of the Academy Council, for his patronage and presence, which reflects his ongoing commitment to this prestigious educational institution. Each year, the academy equips hundreds of postgraduate and bachelor’s students and thousands of police personnel across the emirate and the nation, within a comprehensive and outstanding university environment. Its diverse programmes and services are designed to address local and global security needs.”

Al Othmani added, “The academy has taken all necessary steps to solidify its role and status as one of the leading higher education institutions specialising in security and police studies in the UAE and the region. This has been achieved under the guidance and visionary leadership of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, with the academy’s presence in the University City further enhancing its position. Building on this foundation, the academy has strengthened partnerships with universities and higher education institutions to advance concepts related to cybersecurity, integrating technical and security aspects, and employing the metaverse and virtual learning technologies in training and education.”

The Director-General reaffirmed the academy’s commitment to continually developing and updating its programmes and curricula.

He highlighted the efforts made to graduate a generation of highly skilled professionals capable of serving their communities and nation.

He also noted the introduction of specialised police-focused academic tracks to meet operational and administrative needs, such as: Distinguished Leadership, Strategic Management, Criminal Investigation and Inquiry, Combating Cybercrime.

Al Othmani stated that the academy has achieved its goals and performance indicators regarding the localisation of academic faculty members. Mechanisms have been put in place to attract qualified Emirati lecturers, while the academy has obtained numerous international accreditations for its academic and training programmes. These recognitions are a testament to its adherence to global educational standards and compliance with international accreditation requirements. The academy has also achieved positive and constructive results, including professional accreditation from the National Qualifications Authority.

The Director-General announced the admission of the first cohort of students for the PhD programme in Quality and Excellence in Security Work, starting from the next academic semester.

WAM