President Sheikh Mohamed tells top pupils they are UAE's 'real investment'

Sheikh Mohamed urges gifted learners to use their talents to make a positive impact in the world

President Sheikh Mohamed receives and honours the UAE's outstanding school pupils. Photo: Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed urged the young learners to continue their educational journeys and to make a positive impact on society. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed twitter

Sheikh Mohamed reminded them that they are the 'real investment' in the UAE's future. Photo: Presidential Court

He posed for a group picture with the talented learners. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed twitter

Sheikh Mohamed receives the graduates. Photo: Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets top achieving graduates and their families. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed twitter

Sheikh Mohamed speaks to Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, managing director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attends the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, attend the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed, chairman of the board of trustees of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attend the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, attends the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, and Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohamed, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, attend the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed delivers a speech. Photo: Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, attends the event. Photo: Presidential Court

Saeed Al Otaiba and Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, attend the event. Photo: Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed said he was privileged to meet the young graduates. Photo: @MohamedBinZayed twitter

President Sheikh Mohamed has met a number of the UAE's “most outstanding” high school pupils and reminded them that they are the "real investment" in the UAE's future.

Sheikh Mohamed said he was “privileged” to spend time with the Grade 12 high achievers and their families, at the event at Qasr Al Bahr, in Abu Dhabi, on Tuesday.

He thanked pupils and their teachers for all their hard work.

The young people have just completed their school studies and are preparing to take the next step in their education.

"First of all I would like to congratulate you on your great result," Sheikh Mohamed said in a video of the event at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, released by state news agency Wam. "You have made your families happy and you made us happy.

"We consider this distinguished group in front of us today to be the real investment in the future of our nation. This investment in you has only just begun. God willing, you will complete your journey and specialise in an area that benefits you, your family and your country.

"Without a doubt we must thank your teachers, who put in so much effort into your education. We are honoured that we have families who raise such children. We are fortunate to have them.

"We wish you success and, God willing, you will always bring us happiness. Thank you my children. It gives me great pleasure to meet with you today."

Sheikh Mohamed posed for a group picture with some of the country's brightest and best young talents at the event where he personally congratulated each child on their achievements.

After the event, he posted images of the occasion online, calling it "a privilege".

“I was privileged to meet some of our nation’s most outstanding students and their families,” Sheikh Mohamed said on Twitter.

“I congratulate all recent graduates in the UAE and encourage them to continue their educational journeys, harnessing their skills to have a positive impact on their communities and the world.”

The UAE leadership has stressed the key role the next generation will play in the nation's development.

Last month, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, made surprise phone calls to top-performing high school pupils before nationwide results were announced.

Sheikh Mohammed also congratulated the top-eight learners across the UAE on his Twitter account.