Aligarh Muslim University seeks Centre’s nod to confer degree on Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has sent a proposal to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confer an honorary Doctor of Letters D. Litt degree on the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman, popularly called MBS

The letter written by AMU Registrar Abdul Hamid said that in view of the exemplary services and contribution



to the global affairs of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the university proposed to confer D.Litt degree ( Honoris Causa) on His Royal Highness.

The proposal said the Prime Minister appreciated the role of the AMU in India’s outreach towards fostering better ties with the Islamic world.