Emirati Accomplishments Celebrated with Honorary Degrees at Heriot-Watt University Dubai’s Graduation Ceremonies
Honorary degrees conferred upon Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and His Excellency Dr Abdullah Bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi for their contributions to sustainability ahead of COP28

November 22, 2023, Dubai, UAE: Heriot-Watt University Dubai marked outstanding Emirati accomplishments and valuable contributions to the nation by bestowing honorary degrees upon Her Highness Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President and CEO of UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA), as well as His Excellency Dr Abdullah Bin Mohammed Belhaif Al Nuaimi, former Minister of Climate Change and Environment, during the winter graduation ceremonies held in Dubai yesterday and today. Ahead of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) meeting in Dubai at the end of the month, both degrees were awarded in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the area of sustainability.
