Business Administration Department Students Participate in Al-Nasr Cultural Book Festival

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December 28, 2025
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Under the patronage of Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay H. Al-Salami, a group of fourth-year students from the Business Department at Cihan University-Erbil participated in the Al-Nasr Cultural Book Festival, held at Al-Nasr Secondary School for Girls on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The festival was organized under the slogan: “The Book is a Window to Knowledge, and Through Reading, We Rise and Advance.”

They were warmly received by the School Principal, Ms. Lina S. Lufta, along with the teaching staff, who emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening ties between educational institutions.

The festival was attended by several educational figures from the Nineveh Governorate Education Directorate, led by Mr. Shaban A. Al-Lahaibi, Director of Specialized Supervision, as well as representatives from Erbil, headed by Mr. Hadi A. Shibl, Director of the Erbil Department, in addition to the teaching staff of Al-Nasr Secondary School. The event featured various artistic and cultural activities highlighting the pivotal role of books in expanding intellectual horizons, along with a joint book exhibition organized by Al-Nasr Secondary School and Cihan University–Erbil. Publications by Cihan University-Erbil attracted significant attention, and attendees raised several inquiries regarding the official recognition of Cihan University and the employment opportunities available to its graduates within federal government institutions in Baghdad.

In his comprehensive response, Dr. Al-Salami clarified that Cihan University-Erbil is officially recognized at all levels and affirmed that its graduates enjoy equal opportunities in the job market, both locally and nationally.

Additionally, he presented several of Cihan University-Erbil’s publications as commemorative gifts to the attending academic figures, symbolizing the spirit of partnership. In turn, they expressed their gratitude to Cihan University-Erbil for its active participation in the event. A number of them were also honored with plaques recognizing Al-Nasr Secondary School’s appreciation for all participants, and Dr. Al-Salami received one of these plaques on behalf of Cihan University.

At the end of the festival, the school principal and teaching staff extended their sincere thanks to the delegation from Cihan University–Erbil for this commendable initiative, which helped clarify the University’s vision for the guests and opened new horizons for a promising academic and professional future.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	20	85

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It is hoped that this seminar will benefit the students, contribute to promoting appropriate behavior, and help create a better educational environment.

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During the seminar, Assistant Lecturer Adil Hussein from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering presented his innovative project — an intelligent robot capable of voice interaction and communication in three languages: Kurdish, Arabic, and English. This achievement represents a significant step toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational and service-oriented applications.

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Assistant Lecturer Adil Hussein also highlighted the significance of this invention, emphasizing that it offers a practical and comprehensive solution to numerous challenges in applied fields.

This was followed by another seminar held on the same day by Nazho Nahro, a fourth-year student from the same department, titled “Cybersecurity and Modern Challenges in Protecting Digital Systems,” under the supervision of Assistant Professor Ghassan A. QasMarrogy.

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The seminar also addressed key topics aimed at strengthening digital awareness, highlighting the dangers of misusing social media and presenting best practices for positive and purposeful engagement.

The school students demonstrated strong interest and active engagement with the topics due to their relevance to everyday life. The session included productive discussions and many questions, reflecting the students’ eagerness to learn. The visiting delegation also met with several teachers, Nazar Abdul Satar Abdul Rahman and Shia Omar Mohammed, to exchange academic and educational ideas and to support future cooperation between the two institutions.