Business Administration Department Students Discuss the Use of Artificial Intelligence

On Monday, October 27, 2025, students from the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University–Erbil visited Arzhini Girls’ Primary School and presented a seminar on how to use artificial intelligence to the students of the school.

The activity, held under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir, began with a warm welcome from Ms. Banaz Abbas Majid, the school principal, who then guided the students to the seminar presentation area. For this purpose, Zainab Rashad Elias, a third-year student in the Department of Business Administration, presented the first part of the seminar, explaining how artificial intelligence can make daily life easier. During her presentation, she mentioned several AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Gemini.

Afterward, Shanaz Rashad Elias, a fourth-year student in the same department, discussed the challenges associated with using artificial intelligence, including the potential for future job loss. She also advised the students to protect their personal information when using AI technologies.

At the end of the seminar, the school students asked several questions, which the presenters answered enthusiastically. The supervising lecturer thanked the school principal and staff for providing this valuable opportunity for the university students to share their knowledge. In return, the principal congratulated the students and wished them continued success in their studies.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 2 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems