Qatar agrees to establish Islamic university in Maldives

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Qatar Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani has pledged to provide budget support and establish an Islamic university in the Maldives. The assurances were conveyed during a meeting with Vice President Dr Mohamed Jameel Ahmed today.

The Prime Minister also agreed to increase scholarships to the Maldives and arrange placements for Maldivians to study in Qatar. A special effort will be made to direct Qatari investments to Maldives, the Prime Minister said.

During a meeting with Minister of Public Health Abdullah bin Khalid Al Qahtani, Vice President Jameel requested support to build a tertiary hospital in the Maldives, in addition to securing supplies and medication to the atolls. Minister Abdullah responded positively to the requests, said the President’s Office.

In his meeting with Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ghaith bin Mubarak Al Kuwari today, Vice President Jameel asked to facilitate short courses in Islamic and Quran studies from Qatari institutions. Minister Ghaith agreed to provide the necessary support and said he will put a personal effort to establish an Islamic university in the Maldives.