Doha
26 Jan. 2017 (QNA)

Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized Thursday the graduation ceremony of the 12th class of officer cadets at Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College.

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani along with number of ministers, Defense and Security Officers and delegates from friendly countries were also present on the occasion.

Emir of State of Qatar inspected the graduates' parade.

Commander, Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College, Brig. Abdullah Abdulrahman Al Kaabi welcomed the Emir.

Al Kaabi in his speech said that the 12th class included 90 officer cadets for the Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, Lekhwiya, Emiri Guard, and state security. He noted that the graduates received training in Qatar, Mongolia, Britain and France that helped elevate their spirits and strengthen their sense of belonging to the country and to the Emir of Qatar.

Commander of the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College said that the experience will help the new graduates play their part in Qatar's renaissance.

Al Kaabi said that graduates also got training from colleges including Ali Al Sabah Military Academy Kuwait and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK. The latter carried out training in Qatar last November. The Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College in cooperation with various different countries provide the best training possible in terms of military academic programs and training techniques.

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad AlThani honored the students of the 12th class. Cadet Mohammed Khalfan Al Mansouri stood top in military science, Top in law, Top in leadership and also topped in physical fitness.

Cadet Abdullah Hussein Al Marri took 2nd position and third position holder award was given to Cadet Mohammed Fahid Al Faheeda.

Cadet Ghanem Sultan Al Ghanem got first position in Police Science and Cadet Mohammed Mahfouth Mohammed got first position in Information Systems.

In recognition of his services and efforts in the development of the Military College, Emir of Qatar facilititated Brig. Hamad Ahmed Al Nuaimi, former Commander of Ahmed bin Mohammed Military College.

Emir of Qatar watched a performance of the Pakistani military band. The band was comprised of 52 military personnel.

Later, the graduates took the oath.