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Zayed II Military College

Zayed II Military College was established in 1972 in Al Ain on the directives of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, under Resolution No. 14 of 1972, to graduate officers to defend the nation. In January 2026, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the graduation of its 50th batch of officer cadets and its first batch of university officer cadets.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established
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Established
Batch of officer cadets, 2026
50th2
Batch of officer cadets, 2026

Zayed II Military College

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic كلية زايد الثاني العسكرية
Emirate Abu Dhabi
Location Al Ain
Founded 1972
Type Military college of the UAE Armed Forces
Website Not published
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Zayed II Military College3

Before you rely on a degree

An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.3

Sources

  1. Commission for Academic Accreditation: ZIIMC executive summary (PDF)
  2. Dubai Media Office: UAE President attends graduation ceremony at Zayed II Military College (January 2026)
  3. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Zayed II Military College

Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.

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