Sheikh Abdullah highlights role in building strategic skills, future-ready national talent Last updated: May 08, 2026 | 12:39 Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a delegation from the National Defence College, headed by Major General Saeed Salmeen Al Alawi, Commandant of the National Defence College. Sheikh Abdullah congratulated the National Defence College delegation on the 50th anniversary of the unification of the Armed Forces, highlighting the college’s key role in supporting the national defence ecosystem by equipping national cadres with strategic expertise and enhancing their preparedness to address vital challenges and safeguard the country’s achievements. Get updated faster and for FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here .…