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The Customer Service Centre, part of the Student Registration department at the United Arab Emirates University, organized a lecture on the customs and traditions of the UAE. It was presented by Mohammed Hassan Al Marzouqi, a member of the Higher Advisory Board of the Arabic International Academy for Training and Human Resource Development. This lecture was held on 31^st May 2015 in the Crescent Building Theater at UAEU with faculty, staff and students all in attendance.

Dr. Ali Al Kaabi, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment, said that the university's vision is to produce graduates who can be leaders in their fields and will reflect the best aspects of the university's drive towards excellence and leadership. This can be achieved by teaching students about different aspects of life and preparing them to contribute to achieving the UAE’s collective aspirations by adding to the national labor market in the country.

Dr. Al Kaabi said that the administration of the university remains committed to providing a diverse learning environment with high standards and global benchmarks that push students to reach their goals. The university sets learning outcomes that benefit students with the potential ability to make a contribution and to become future leaders.

Mohammed Hassan Al Marzouqi stressed that his lecture was for university students as they are the youth of the country. His lecture was aimed at spreading Emirati culture, customs and traditions, not only to Emirati nationals but to others whether they live in the UAE or abroad. He added that this can only be achieved if UAE citizens reflect a positive image of the country. Young people should be ambassadors for the UAE. This comes with a sense of duty and responsibility as citizens should share the values and vision of the country and reflect where the UAE wants to be in accordance with Vision 2021 and Abu Dhabi’s Vision 2030.