UAE president to get Islamic award
August 16th, 2011 - 1:33 am ICT by IANSDubai, Aug 16 (IANS/WAM) UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be honoured Tuesday with Islamic Personality of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award (DIHQA) in its 15th edition.
The award will be given in recognition of his huge efforts in service of Islam, Muslims and humanity worldwide.
Ibrahim Mohammed Bumelha, chairman of the organising committee of DIHQA, disclosed it Sunday, adding that all were pleased with the election of the UAE President as the Islamic Personality because he deserved the title.
Bumelha referred to the huge efforts of Sheikh Khalifa in the UAE and abroad, citing the charity and relief projects ordered by him to help the needy worldwide.
–IANS/WAM
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