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Fujairah Women's College marks annual day

Shaikh Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Deputy Ruler of Fujairah, was the guest of honour. Dr Sulaiman Al Jassim, Director of Community Relations and Manpower Development of the college, conveyed the greetings from Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and praised his support for the college.

He focused on the importance of educational activities, which will enhance the student's social career and help them communicate with the business and social community. He urged the students to work hard to participate in the development and upliftment of the society.

Dr William Lex, director of the college, said: "We are proud to be a contributor to the development of the local community, both in terms of the education of the work force and the economic impact of college operations. We have great support from His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, and the Chancellor, Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan. We will continue to build partnerships with local business and service organisations to ensure that Fujairah College students have all the resources."

The college initially offered one-year certificate course and later a foundation for higher diploma was set up in 1999. The number of students has increased within four years from 332 to 622. The number of graduates increased from 75 to 147 this year.

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