Akhir 16, 1432 / March 21, 2011, SPA -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyeb Erdogan was today awarded honorary PhD by Makkah-based Ummal Qura University in recognition of his distinguished efforts and deeds in service of Islamic issues. The university held a special ceremony to mark the occasion with speakers citing the numerous noble deeds and efforts exerted by Erdogan over the past years in the service of Islam.