Umm Al-Qura University has awarded the Honorary Doctorate to the Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in recognition of his service to Islam. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Samir bin Suleiman Natto, Secretary of Umm Al Qura University Council made clear that during its 3rd session held earlier today, the Council of Umm Al-Qura University decided to award its Honorary Doctorate to Turkey's Premier.