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For Dr Vahid Suljic, the meaning of safety, stability, and human dignity is not an abstract concept, it is something he understands through lived experience. A survivor of the Srebrenica genocide, the worst atrocity in Europe since the Second World War, in which Serb forces systematically killed more than 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys over several days, Dr Suljic knows what it means to lose everything. During those tragic days, he lost half of his family members. “During the war, our childhood had only one purpose, survival,” Dr Suljic recalls. “We were children, but we were surrounded by fear and loss. Many of us grew up without the sense of safety that every child deserves.” Today, after more than two decades of living in Qatar, he says the country has given him something priceless in return: security, opportunity, and a place he proudly calls home. Earlier, his life took a remarkable turn when he arrived in Qatar as an international student, supported by a scholarship made possible through the vision and generosity of the Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani. “That opportunity changed my life forever,” he said. “Coming to Qatar opened the door to education, knowledge, and opportunity. I will always remain deeply grateful to Qatar and to its leadership for giving young people like me the chance to rebuild our lives.” Over the past 20 years, Dr Suljic has built his life in Qatar through education, professional work, and community engagement. But beyond personal success, he says what stands out most is the culture of care, organisation, and stability that defines the country. “Qatar is a country where people feel protected,” he said. “The leadership, institutions, and society work together to create an environment where citizens and residents alike can live with dignity and confidence.” Dr Suljic has also dedicated himself to supporting the student community. He is the founder of @Students_Qatar, one of the country’s largest student-focused platforms, which today connects more than 145,000 followers. Through the platform, he shares daily educational resources, scholarship opportunities, career guidance, and well-being support, helping thousands of students navigate their academic journeys in Qatar. “Education transformed my life, and I believe in giving back,” he said. “Students_Qatar exists to support students and highlight the incredible opportunities available in Qatar’s education system.” Having lived in the country for more than two decades, Dr Suljic says he has witnessed how Qatar’s leadership has built a nation recognised globally for its vision, stability, and commitment to human development. From world-class universities and healthcare to modern infrastructure and strong institutions, he says Qatar has created an environment where people from across the world can live, learn, and contribute with confidence. “Qatar has shown the world that progress can go hand in hand with compassion,” he said. “The country’s leadership has built a system where people feel valued and supported.” Reflecting on the current tensions in the Gulf region, Dr Suljic emphasised that the Bosnian community in Qatar remains calm, confident, and deeply loyal to the country that welcomed them. “We are not leaving Qatar, we are staying,” he said firmly. “This country gave us safety when we needed it most. It gave us opportunities, stability, and a future. Standing with Qatar is not a question for us, it is something we do with pride.” He added that residents continue to feel reassured because of Qatar’s strong institutions, professional security forces, and highly organised governance. “We feel safe in Qatar,” he said. “Even when the region faces challenges, the country demonstrates its ability to protect everyone who lives here. That sense of security is something we never take for granted.” Dr Suljic also praised Qatar’s internationally respected role as a nation of dialogue and diplomacy, expressing confidence that the country will continue contributing to regional stability and peaceful solutions. “Qatar has become a global symbol of constructive diplomacy,” he said. “Its leadership believes in dialogue, co-operation, and building bridges. These values inspire confidence among people who live here.” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, whose leadership he says continues to strengthen Qatar’s reputation as a country that protects and empowers people. “We are deeply thankful to His Highness Sheikh Tamim, to the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, and to all Qatari institutions for everything they do,” he said. “Their vision and dedication have created a country where millions of people from different nations live together peacefully.” For Dr Suljic, who once experienced war and displacement as a child, the peace he has found in Qatar carries a profound meaning. “When you have lived through conflict, you understand the true value of safety,” he said. “In Qatar, people from many nationalities live side by side with respect and opportunity. That is something extraordinary.” And for him, and for many members of the Bosnian community, the message is clear: “Qatar welcomed us, protected us, and gave us the chance to rebuild our lives,” he said. “That is why today we proudly say: we stand with Qatar, we feel safe here, and Qatar will always be our home.”
