Sunday 01 September 2013
The first UAE NDC course started on Sunday, 1 September 2013. The College Commandant, Staff Pilot Maj. Gen. Rashad Mohammed Al Saadi, inaugurated the 1st course by addressing the course participants saying that the creation of the college came as a result of the directives of the UAE's political leadership for preparing qualified military and civilian leaders from the various states sectors to be able to develop national policies and analyze and assess the challenges to the strategic environment. The College Commandant concluded his speech by saying that this course is based on interactive learning and exchange of knowledge. He urged all students to do their utmost throughout the course in studies and research to contribute to the fulfillment of national goals and interests .The course includes 30 civilian and military students.