NYU Abu Dhabi Commencement 2026 | Ceremony

It was the perfect celebration! NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its 13th Commencement ceremony at Etihad Arena, where nearly 600 undergraduate and graduate students representing more than 80 countries were honored during the ceremony, marking another milestone in NYUAD’s continued growth. Learn more about the Class of 2026 at nyuad.nyu.edu/commencement 00:29 The University Color Guard 04:23 Graduates by Discipline 16:13 University Leadership 18:16 NYUAD Faculty 21:50 Arrival of the Platform Party led by Abu Dhabi Police Band 29:50 Pronouncement by Provost Arlie Petters 30:45 Student Welcome by Maryam Alkenji, BA 36:58 Trustees Welcome by Evan R. Chesler 40:37 Student Speaker Revathi Angajan, BA 49:40 Interim Vice Chancellor Fabio Piano 01:03:50 Keynote Speaker Mo Gawdat 01:26:24 Presentation of Candidates for Degrees 02:48:03 Ceremony of the Torch and Conferral of Degrees 02:55:13 Closing Song “Feel It Happening” Cast of The RealAD Show