Qatar Charity in collaboration with Mogadishu University holds an inspiring event for 186 students sponsored by Qatar charity.

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Qatar Charity in collaboration with Mogadishu University holds an inspiring event for 186 students sponsored by Qatar charity.Qatar charity and Mogadishu University held a ceremony to celebrate a graduation of 186 graduands sponsored by Qatar Charity.

The event was attended by senior officials from the Qatar Charity, Turkish and Qatar ambassadors to Somalia and some key ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia.

Abdinur Haji Ali, the head of Qatar Charity in Somalia, pointed out that the scholarship for Somali students dates back to an agreement reached between Qatar Charity and Mogadishu University in 1999 and started with 50 students. “We are very pleased that our sponsored students are talented and they are outstanding students in their batch.

Speaking at the event, Prof Ali Sheikh Ahmed, the former president of Mogadishu University, reiterated that the agreement between MU and Qatar Charity has benefited hundreds of Somali students who were in need.

MU president, Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, appreciated the role of Qatar Charity in Somalia and its efforts to support Somali students.

Dr. Abdirahman Badiyow, Chairman Board of trustees of Mogadishu University urged the students who benefited from the Qatar Charity Scholarship to take part in rebuilding the country.

Qatar ambassador to Somalia Mr. Hamza Hashim sent his warmest congratualations to the graduating students as he wished them bright future and good luck for their next adventure.
The ambassador also indicated that Qatar government will always contribute to the developmental projects in the favor of Somali people.

Managers of some organizations in Mogadishu who attended the event stated the importance of the event and pledged to hire some of the outstanding graduates.

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