FM felicitated at Qatar University alumni reunion

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, honorary president of Qatar University Alumni Association (QUAA), yesterday attended the QU 2017 Alumni Reunion.
HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, and HE the Minister of Energy and Industry Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada were present.
The event, organised by QUAA under the patronage of Her Highness at QU Library courtyard, also had in attendance QU president Dr Hassan al-Derham, QU Alumni Relations Section head Buthaina Ibrahim Lanaqwi, Aws al-Naeem from Kuwait, Lubna al-Kharusi from Oman, and several QUAA members, as well as 2,000 alumni and their friends and relatives.
The event aimed to reconnect graduates with their alma mater, and to encourage mutual support and interaction between QU and its graduates.
The programme featured a short film screening on the Association, a live operetta on ‘The Story of a Nation’ performed by the Ministry of Culture and Sports, an exhibition for caricaturists from Qatar, Kuwait and Oman, and an exhibition themed ‘Souvenirs of a Graduate’. Awards were presented to HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani for Distinguished Alumni, QU Sketch Chapter for Distinguished Chapter, and QU College of Engineering for 2016 Alumni Reunion Best Booth.
Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser congratulated HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani. She said: “I am delighted to be present today among a new generation of governors who graduated from Qatar University, and HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman, the guest of honour today, is a symbol of that generation. Times of crises test the will, competencies and capabilities, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman embodies all these qualities in the best way, especially in his response to claims from the blockading countries.”
HE Dr Mohamed bin Saleh al-Sada said: “The Alumni Association serves as a link that binds together thousands of graduates from all over the world and brings them closer to their alma mater. I take pride in QU as the University provided the labour market in Qatar and beyond with around 41,000 graduates who are well equipped with the necessary skills and values and who serve their countries in the best way. Many of QU outstanding alumni became leaders in the Qatari society, and they contribute to the country’s development and growth.”
Dr Hassan al-Derham noted that since its inception, QU is committed to graduating highly-qualified individuals to join leadership ranks in the labour market. He said: “QU accomplished many accreditation achievements for its colleges and programmes.