His Excellency President Dr Mohamed Muizzu was conferred an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Leadership and Madani Development by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) during a special convocation ceremony held today.
The Honorary Doctorate was conferred on the President by Her Royal Highness Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Al-Haj, as the Constitutional Head of IIUM.
The prestigious ceremony took place at IIUM's main campus, where President Dr Muizzu was welcomed by Her Royal Highness.
The President then signed the Visitors' Book before proceeding to the official ceremony. The event began with a grand procession into the main hall, where the national anthems of both the Republic of Maldives and Malaysia were played. Her Royal Highness then delivered the opening declaration of the Special Convocation.
The Laureation Address on President Dr Muizzu was delivered by Honourable Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar, Rector of IIUM, highlighting the President's achievements and contributions.
Upon receiving the honorary doctorate, President Dr Muizzu delivered acceptance remarks and presented a public lecture titled "The Intellectual Renaissance: Unveiling the Scientific and Modern Developments of Islamic Civilization."
Members of the Maldivian delegation, including Cabinet Ministers and senior officials, were present at the ceremony to witness this significant honour bestowed upon the President.
