Bandar seri begawan: In the afternoon, His Royal Highness Prince Doctor Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, as Pro-Chancellor of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), conferred Masters, Bachelor’s degrees, and diplomas to 563 graduates at a ceremony held at the Chancellor Hall, UBD.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the ceremony commenced with the recitation of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar. His Royal Highness was greeted upon arrival by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, Minister of Education, and Doctor Hazri bin Haji Kifle, Vice Chancellor of UBD.
During the event, His Royal Highness conferred degrees and diplomas to the graduates. A total of 263 graduates completed their Masters in various fields, including a Master of Defence and Security Studies, a collaborative program between the Defence Academy Royal Brunei Armed Forces and UBD. Additionally, 264 graduates received Bachelor’s degrees in Health Science, Business, and Science, while 36 others were awarded a Post Graduate Diploma.
The ceremony concluded with Doa Selamat, read by Yang Berhormat Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar. As a prominent higher education institution in the country, UBD holds a significant role in cultivating a progressive and creative generation.