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The Sanaag/Maakhir diaspora community has been the university's main sponsor since the outbreak of Somalia's [[Somali Civil War|civil war]] in the early 1990s.<ref>[http://lasqoraytimes.com/jaaliyada-reer-maakhir-ee-imaraadka-oo-ugu-deeqay-gaadhi-maakhir-university Jaaliyada Reer Maakhir ee Imaraadka Oo ugu Deeqay Gaadhi Maakhir University]</ref> Members purchased equipment from abroad, which they then sent to the institution. The latter contributions include vehicles and office equipment. Expatriates from the region have also contributed to the construction of a new university campus, a project that has been in the works for the last couple of years.<ref>[http://spr.fm/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1325:maakhir-university-a-guiding-light-in-a-maze-of-darkness&Itemid=123 Maakhir University; a Guiding Light in a Maze of Darkness]</ref> |
The Sanaag/Maakhir diaspora community has been the university's main sponsor since the outbreak of Somalia's [[Somali Civil War|civil war]] in the early 1990s.<ref>[http://lasqoraytimes.com/jaaliyada-reer-maakhir-ee-imaraadka-oo-ugu-deeqay-gaadhi-maakhir-university Jaaliyada Reer Maakhir ee Imaraadka Oo ugu Deeqay Gaadhi Maakhir University]</ref> Members purchased equipment from abroad, which they then sent to the institution. The latter contributions include vehicles and office equipment. Expatriates from the region have also contributed to the construction of a new university campus, a project that has been in the works for the last couple of years.<ref>[http://spr.fm/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1325:maakhir-university-a-guiding-light-in-a-maze-of-darkness&Itemid=123 Maakhir University; a Guiding Light in a Maze of Darkness]</ref> |
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Additionally, through its representative to [[Kuwait]], [[Faisal Hawar]], the [[Puntland]] government signed an agreement in [[Dubai]] with a Kuwaiti company for the development of facilities at Maakhir University as well as the [[Garowe International Airport]]. The deal was valued at $10 million USD and was financed by the [[Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development]] (KFAED).<ref name="Skctcauip">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Kuwaiti Company to construct Airport, University in Puntland|url= |
Additionally, through its representative to [[Kuwait]], [[Faisal Hawar]], the [[Puntland]] government signed an agreement in [[Dubai]] with a Kuwaiti company for the development of facilities at Maakhir University as well as the [[Garowe International Airport]]. The deal was valued at $10 million USD and was financed by the [[Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development]] (KFAED).<ref name="Skctcauip">{{cite news|title=Somalia: Kuwaiti Company to construct Airport, University in Puntland |url=http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Kuwaiti-Company-to-construct-Airport-University-in-Puntland.shtml |accessdate=29 September 2014 |agency=Garowe Online |date=14 April 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416090203/http://www.garoweonline.com/artman2/publish/Somalia_27/Somalia-Kuwaiti-Company-to-construct-Airport-University-in-Puntland.shtml |archivedate=April 16, 2014 }}</ref> |
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==Faculties and centres== |
==Faculties and centres== |
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Revision as of 05:03, 31 March 2016
جامعة ماخر | |
| File:Maakhiruniversitylogo.jpg | |
Motto in English | Education is a key to success |
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| Established | 2009 |
| Endowment | $37,925 |
| Chancellor | Zakaria Haji Said |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Urban and suburban |
| Website | maakhiruniversity |
Maakhir University ([Jaamacada Maakhir] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help), Arabic: جامعة ماخر) is a university in the northern Sanaag (Maakhir) region of Somalia.
Overview
Situated in Badhan, the college was established in 2009 with the purpose of providing affordable higher education to residents of the province and elsewhere in the nation. According to the institution's website, Maakhir University offers undergraduate degrees with the ultimate goal of contributing to the development of Somali society.
The Sanaag/Maakhir diaspora community has been the university's main sponsor since the outbreak of Somalia's civil war in the early 1990s.[1] Members purchased equipment from abroad, which they then sent to the institution. The latter contributions include vehicles and office equipment. Expatriates from the region have also contributed to the construction of a new university campus, a project that has been in the works for the last couple of years.[2]
Additionally, through its representative to Kuwait, Faisal Hawar, the Puntland government signed an agreement in Dubai with a Kuwaiti company for the development of facilities at Maakhir University as well as the Garowe International Airport. The deal was valued at $10 million USD and was financed by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED).[3]
Faculties and centres
Maakhir University has five faculties:
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Social Science
- Faculty of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology
- Faculty of Environmental and Natural Resources
Notes
- ^ Jaaliyada Reer Maakhir ee Imaraadka Oo ugu Deeqay Gaadhi Maakhir University
- ^ Maakhir University; a Guiding Light in a Maze of Darkness
- ^ "Somalia: Kuwaiti Company to construct Airport, University in Puntland". Garowe Online. 14 April 2014. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
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References
External links
- Maakhir University graduates
- Diaspora donating vehicles to Maakhir University
- Birth of Maakhir University and the role of Diaspora Community
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| Lower Shebelle Region | |
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