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February, 26 2020
AURAK Student Wins Holy Quran Competition
A student at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has won the 20th RAK Award for the Holy Quran.
A student at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has won the 20 RAK Award for the Holy Quran.
Mr. Maswood Abdus Sakur, 22, took first prize in the competition. He is currently doing a Masters in Engineering Project Management at AURAK.
“I'm honestly thrilled with the great news I've heard of your achievement. On behalf of the AURAK family, I'd like to seize this opportunity to express our profound congratulations to you and your parents for this distinguished award. AURAK is proud of you as an alumnus and a wonderful ambassador of AURAK,” said Professor Hassan Hamdan Al Alkim, President of AURAK.
AURAK has nominated Mr. Maswood to take part in the Al Qasimia University International Award for Holy Quran competition that will be held in April.
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