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Major General
Essa Rashed Obaid Almehiri
Commandant, National Defence College
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the National Defence College, where we are committed to developing strategic leaders capable of addressing the complex security challenges of the 21st century. Our world-class faculty and comprehensive programs prepare military officers for the highest levels of strategic command and decision-making.
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On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the National Defence College hosted His Excellency Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, to deliver a lecture ...National Defence College Hosts CEO of Hedaya International Center for Excellence in Countering Violent Extremism
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the National Defence College hosted His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi, CEO of the Hedaya International Center for ...Success Indicators
National Defence Course
The 45th course at the National Defence College represents our commitment to developing strategic leaders capable of addressing complex national security challenges in the 21st century.
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Student Testimonials
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This course provided me with advanced technical skills that helped me develop military communication systems and intelligence analysis. The practical education and military applications were excellent.
أحمد محمد
Military Academy Student
National Defence
Thanks to this course, I was able to develop advanced command and control systems for military vehicles. The programming skills I learned significantly contributed to improving military operations efficiency.
فاطمة علي
First Lieutenant
Ground Forces
The course provided me with solid foundations in developing defence systems and military AI. The practical applications helped me analyze intelligence data with greater accuracy.
محمد خالد
Major
Air Forces
I was looking for a comprehensive course in advanced naval systems, and this course exceeded my expectations. The academy provides an excellent military training environment and continuous support for officers.
سارة أحمد
Captain
Naval Forces
After years of experience in the military field, I found in this course rich content covering the latest defence technologies and security trends. I particularly recommend it to officers who wish to develop their military technical skills.
يوسف عبدالله
Colonel
Military Intelligence