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In 1985, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chancellor of the United Arab Emirates University, committed to creating a new post-secondary education system for UAE Nationals focused on productivity, self-determination, and excellence. This led to the establishment of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in 1988 under Federal Law No 2.

The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is a public institute of technology with 16 campuses across the United Arab Emirates. Founded by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak al-Nahyan, it is the largest applied higher educational institution in the country.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004) was an Emirati leader, credited with founding the United Arab Emirates. He governed the Eastern Region before becoming Abu Dhabi's ruler in 1966 and later the UAE's first president until his passing in 2004. Revered as the "Father of the Nation," he played a pivotal role in uniting the seven emirates. Zayed succeeded his brother as Abu Dhabi's ruler after a peaceful coup in 1966.