Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid awards top high school graduates a cash prize of 100,000 dirhams - Sarmad

In a gesture that embodies the United Arab Emirates’ approach to celebrating scientific excellence and nurturing national talent, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, gifted top high school graduates presents consisting of a financial reward of 100,000 dirhams for each student, accompanied by a personal letter filled with words of pride and confidence in their future.

The message addressed to the top students, bearing congratulations from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, stated: “Our son/daughter, congratulations on your excellence. We share with you and your family the joy and pride, and we congratulate our nation on your graduation, which will add a new brick to the path of growth and prosperity in our beloved country.” The gift box bore the inscription: “We are proud of you… and we bet on you,” a message underscoring the leadership’s trust in the nation’s youth and their role in continuing the journey of achievements.

Several top students expressed their overwhelming joy at the gift, emphasizing that its moral value was greater than its material worth, given the direct appreciation it represented from His Highness and the confidence it instilled in them to continue their journey of excellence.

They said that what touched their hearts most was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s message, affirming that the phrase “We are proud of you… and we bet on you” represents a significant responsibility they will carry with them throughout their university and professional lives. They noted that this honor would remain one of the most important milestones in their educational journey.

They explained that the leadership’s attention to outstanding students provides an additional motivation to persist in diligence and innovation, and confirms that the UAE values its exceptional sons and daughters and believes in their ability to shape the future.

They added that the personal letter accompanying the gift reflected the leadership’s commitment to sharing the joy of achievement with students and their families, affirming that this initiative makes them more determined to achieve new accomplishments at the university level and to give back to the nation that provided them with all the prerequisites for success.

They pointed out that allocating a financial reward of 100,000 dirhams to each outstanding student confirms the high status of education in the UAE and sends a clear message to all students that excellence and diligence are appreciated and celebrated.

They affirmed that this honor is not the end of the journey of success, but rather the beginning of a new stage of responsibility, pledging to the leadership to continue excelling and innovating, and to contribute to supporting the development and prosperity that the UAE is witnessing across various fields.