Meet Habiba, a Japanese-Palestinian student among UAE's Top 10 achievers
She dedicated her achievement to her family, stating: "They stood by me every step of the way, providing the support and motivation I needed to overcome challenges and psychological pressures during a tense and ambitious academic year'.
Regarding her future plans, Habiba stated: "I haven't decided on a university yet, but I intend to study Clinical Psychology. I believe in the importance of mental health and its role in building balanced and healthy societies'.
In a message to fellow students, she advised: "Believe in yourselves and be patient. Success doesn't come easily; it's the result of determination, sincere intention, and genuine effort'.
About her Japanese citizenship, Habiba explained that her father studied and worked in Japan, earning his master's and doctorate degrees there. She was born and spent her childhood in Japan, completing her primary education in the country.
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