The Emiratis will sharpen their skills at training centres in Al Ain and Liwa.
The 14th batch of national service recruits – the third in the 2020/2021 academic year – will strictly follow Covid-19 safety regulations while they are moulded into military personnel.
The rigorous training regime will include military drills and
weapons training, physical fitness work and the reinforcement of national values and patriotism.
In the next phase of the programme, recruits will receive specialist training to acquire specific skills related to the units they will join.
Families told of their delight at supporting the national effort in a video shared by state news agency, Wam.