Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College has held its annual ceremony to hand over certificates to 43 graduates of the College.
The ceremony was held under the patronage of HE Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah, in the presence of Major General (Pilot) Ahmed bin Ibrahim al-Malki, Deputy Commander of the Qatari Emiri Air Force, HE Commander of Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College Brigadier (Pilot) Salem Hamad Al Nabet and a number of ranking officers of the Qatari Armed Forces .
According to a statement issued by the Directorate of Moral Guidance of the Armed Forces, that 43 graduates of Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College received their graduation certificates, including 19 officers from the fixed wing, 24 officers from the helicopter wing and two from the aviation instructors course.
Commenting on the occasion, Major General (Pilot) Ahmed bin Ibrahim al-Malki, deputy commander of the Air Force praised the advanced level reached by the Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College , and commended the efficiency of graduates, especially the officers who joined the ranks of the air force.
He reviewed some of the stages of development that included the newly introduced aircrafts, noting that they are considered the newest in the field of fixed wing training aircraft. He noted that the training of air forces at the operational level is fully cooperating with brotherly and friendly countries, and that such cooperation gives the Air Force personnel great experience. He stressed the Air Force's keenness to prepare their officers in a distinctive way and arming them with science and knowledge that help them to be competent pilots. 
He highly appreciated the great support that the College received from HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and from all the civil and military institutions of the State. He noted the interest of the wise leadership in Qatari youth and their qualification in the most prestigious disciplines and giving the youth the opportunity to serve their country and religion. 
He lauded the graduates' efforts during the years of intensive, and continuous training, which will constitute a significant turning point in the course of their military life and open the doors of the promising new future as they perform the most sacred and honorable tasks after receiving the necessary training by the best trainers.
Maj. Gen. Ahmed bin Ibrahim al-Malki extended congratulations to HE Minister of State for Defence Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah, and HE Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Lt. General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem , on the occasion of graduation of this group of the pilot officers, wishing the Armed Forces further progress and prosperity.

Source: QNA