Merck Foundation CEO Congratulates Tanzania President on Being Awarded as 'Mother of the Nation Order' by the President of the United Arab Emirates
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Business Wire India Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, congratulated H.E. Dr. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN, The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, for being awarded the prestigious 'Mother of the Nation Order' by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed … Continue reading "Merck Foundation CEO Congratulates Tanzania President on Being Awarded as 'Mother of the Nation Order' by the President of the United Arab Emirates"
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