President of Cihan University – Sulaimaniya Participates in the Digital Universities Arab World Conference

The President of Cihan University of Sulaimaniya (Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah) participated, along with the President of Cihan University – Duhok (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad), in the sessions of the first day of the “Digital Universities Arab World 2025” conference. The conference was held in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, from September 16 to 18, 2025, organized by the British Times Higher Education institution in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation in the Sultanate of Oman, at the campus of the Arab Open University. The first day’s activities witnessed the presence of over (300) higher education leaders from around the world, including university presidents, deans, directors of research centers, and experts in digital transformation, in addition to more than (70) specialized speakers addressing issues of artificial intelligence, blended learning, and digital university governance. The university president’s participation in this event reflects the university’s keenness to keep pace with global transformations in higher education, affirm its academic presence at both Arab and international levels, and build bridges of cooperation with leading institutions in the field of digital education.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah Prof. Dr. Omed Rafiq Fatah 15 100

Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of the diverse activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and based on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, to prioritize this program and extend its benefits to various segments of society, the Cihan-Duhok Academy, in cooperation with the Pinus Institute of Languages, organized a scientific and awareness-raising trip for the institute’s students.

The main objectives of the visit were:

  1. Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:
  • Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.
  1. Health Awareness Seminar:
  • A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
  • Explaining and demonstrating methods of prevention and safety, and highlighting the importance of public health in daily life.

Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.

Key Points:

🔹 Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.

🔹 Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.

🔹 Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members