Deputy Minister of Defense oversees graduation ceremony for 22nd batch of students from King Abdullah Air Defense College

On behalf of Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, Prince Abdulrahman bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Deputy Minister of Defense, presided over the graduation ceremony of the 22nd batch of students from King Abdullah Air Defense College in Taif. Upon arrival, he was greeted by high-ranking officials including the Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Fayyad bin Hamed al-Ruwaili, and the Commander of the Air Defense Forces, Major General Muzid bin Suleiman Al-Omro, and the Commander of King Abdullah Air Defense College, Brigadier Mohammed bin Ali Al-Balwi.

The event commenced with the playing of the Royal Anthem followed by a recitation of Quranic verses. The commander of the college delivered a welcoming speech expressing gratitude to the Deputy Minister of Defense for honoring and attending the graduation ceremony of the students. He mentioned that among the graduates were students from Bahrain, Yemen, Sudan, Mauritania, and Djibouti.

Subsequently, a military parade took place, where the college flag was handed over, and the graduates took the oath. The results were announced, and the Deputy Minister of Defense honored the outstanding students while receiving a commemorative gift from the college commander. The ceremony concluded with the playing of the Royal Anthem, followed by a photo session with the graduates.

In attendance were high-ranking officials such as Assistant Minister of Defense, Engineer Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi, and Assistant Minister of Defense for Executive Affairs, Dr. Khalid bin Hussein Al-Biyari, along with other civilian and military dignitaries and the parents of the graduating students.