The AMU Alumni Association Qatar (AMUAAQ) brought in Khan Sir as keynote speaker for its Sir Syed Day celebration in Doha this year, and gave him its Sapoot-e-Bharat, Pride of India Award.
Qatar Tribune reported the event on 26 October 2026. The Aligs in Qatar met at City Centre Rotana, Doha, to mark the 209th birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Theme, chief guest and the keynote
This year’s theme was “The Power of Education: Empowering the Next Generation”. Dr K. Srikar Reddy, India’s Ambassador to Qatar, was the chief guest.
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Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, spoke on “How to Study Smart: Techniques, Strategy and Success”. According to the report, the award was given for his work in education, youth empowerment and affordable healthcare.
Who spoke for the association
- Mohammed Faisal Naseem, AMUAAQ President, gave the welcome address.
- Jawed Ahmad, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Dr Nadeem Zafar Jilani, Chairman of the Advisory Council, spoke on education, community service and keeping alumni connected.
- Dr Ashna Nusrat and Mamnoon Ahmad Bangash hosted the evening. Salman Abuzar recited from the Quran.
Other awards of the evening
Satyendra Pathak of Qatar Tribune was named Media Personality of the Year 2026. The other awardees, recognised for humanitarian service, social work, alumni work, parenting, Toastmasters and community leadership, were:
- Sanaullah Abdul Rehman, Managing Director, Gulf Light
- Sheikh Tanwir Ahmad
- Mahtab Aziz Alam Khan
- Khadija Parveen and Mohammed Farman Khan
- Saba Khan
- Amber Arif
- K. S. Prasad
- Mahmood Alam
The report does not say which award went to whom in each category.
Guests from the Doha community
Special guests included Shanib Shamsudheen of City Exchange Qatar, and Mansoor Alghanim, Wassim and Faizan Shaikh of Expert Real Estate. Among the others present were Prof. Rizwan Ahmad, Prof. Atif Iqbal, Prof. Mizanur Rahman, Anjum Furqan and RJ Sarwar Mirza.
Doha is one of many cities where Aligs abroad mark the day around 17 October. For why the date matters and how the day is marked on campus, read our explainer on why AMU celebrates Sir Syed Day on 17 October. In India, the AMU Old Students’ Association Kerala named its new office-bearers this month.
Frequently asked questions
Where was AMUAAQ’s Sir Syed Day 2026 held?
At City Centre Rotana in Doha, Qatar, according to Qatar Tribune.
Which award did Khan Sir receive?
The Sapoot-e-Bharat, Pride of India Award, given by the AMU Alumni Association Qatar.
Who was the chief guest?
Dr K. Srikar Reddy, Ambassador of India to Qatar.
Source: Qatar Tribune, 26 October 2026.
