EDA welcomes record number of students in fifth academic year

ABU DHABI / WAM

The Emirates Diplomatic Academy (EDA) welcomed 80 students to its 2019 orientation, the largest cohort since its inception.
During its orientation week, the EDA received its fifth cohort of students for the Postgraduate Diploma in UAE Diplomacy and International Relations programme, and its third cohort for the Master of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations programme. In preparation for the new academic year 2019-2020, the orientation offered students an introduction to 21st Century diplomacy and addressed the most pressing challenges of the contemporary geopolitical climate.
The event also included an overview of the academy and its departments, as well as introductions to faculty members.
Bernardino Leon, Director-General of the EDA, said, “These new students follow in the footsteps of many great UAE diplomats and will continue the country’s strong tradition of soft power that has seen the UAE achieve a truly significant influence on the global stage.”
“As diplomats are often the first touchpoint in shaping relations with other countries and their decision-makers is it imperative that their conduct and abilities reflect the nation’s values. Upon graduating from this institution, I am confident these young leaders will become the driving force behind national and international strategic
initiatives and negotiations,” he added.
The PG diploma programme provides aspiring diplomats with the tools and insights needed to tackle geopolitical challenges as the country’s top representatives across sectors.