Maakhir University (Somali: Jaamacada Maakhir, Arabic: جامعة ماخر) was a university created in 2010 by a group of Diaspora and supported by the Puntland government[1] in the eastern Sanaag region. In september 2019, this university officially becomes a branch of Somali National University (Jaamacadda Ummadda Soomaaliyeed) in Puntland state.
جامعة ماخر | |
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Motto in English | Education is a key to success |
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| Type | National University |
| Established | 2010[1] |
| Director | Aidarus Ahmed Farah Oday |
| Students | 2000 |
| Location | , Somalia 10°42′14″N 48°19′38″E / 10.704020°N 48.327132°E |
| Campus | Urban and suburban |
| Affiliations | Somalia National University |
Overview
editSituated in Badhan, the college was established with the purpose of providing affordable higher education to residents of the province and elsewhere in the nation. According to the institution's website,[2] 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.[3] 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.[4]
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 US$10 million and was financed by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED).[5]
History
editThe school opened in April 2010, and the closing ceremony for the first year was held in November.[6]
In December 2010, the Kuwaiti government committed to provide $10 million for the construction of the Garowe International Airport and Maakhir University in Badhan.[7]
In April 2014, the Kuwaiti government and the Puntland administration signed an agreement in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to build the Garowe International Airport and Maakhir University in the Sanaag region.[8]
In December 2014. the first graduation ceremony was held at Maakhir University.[9]
In September 2018, a new seven-story school building was completed.[1] Puntland President Abdiweli Gaas visited Maakhir University.[10]
Notes
edit- ^ a b c "Madaxweyne Gaas oo xarigga ka jaray Jaamacadda Maakhir Badhan (sawirro)". daljir.com. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "About MU". Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ 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.
- ^ MAAKHIR UNIVERSITY (2010-11-25). "WELCOME TO MU". Archived from the original on 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Balantii Aan La Fulin: Maxay tahay sababta aan loo dhammeystirin Mashruuca Dayactirka Garoonka Diyaaradaha Garoowe oo ay Maalgelisay Kuwait". puntlandmirror.net. 2017-04-06. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Aqriso Nuxurka Heshiis ay kala Saxiixdeen Maamulka Puntiland iyo Mid kamid ah Dowladaha Carabta(Daawo Sawirada)". goobjoog.com. 2014-04-15. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "Dufcadii Ugu Horeesay Ee Jaamacada Maakhir Universaity Ee Badhan Oo Maanta qalin jabisay". aftahannews.com. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ^ "DAAWO MUUQALKA"MADAXWEYNAHA PUTLAND CABDIWELI GAAS OO SI BALAADHAN LOOGU SOO DHAWEEYAY MAGAALADA BADHAN XADHIGANA KA JARAY JAAMACADA MAAKHIR IYO JIDKA LAAMIYA". berberatoday.com. 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2022-02-21.