Participation of Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachêtani in the “Talent Creators” Event

As part of the volunteer work of the Zakat of Knowledge Foundation at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah, on September 2, 2026, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachêtani, Director of the Psychological and Social Counseling Center at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah, participated in the “Talent Creators” event, which was held at the Palace of Arts.

The event was organized by Talent Hub Foundation, under the supervision of the General Directorate of Education of Sulaymaniyah, in cooperation with Kurdsat Media, with the aim of supporting and developing the abilities of creative young people.

As part of the event, Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachêtani delivered a presentation entitled “Creative Thinking and the Characteristics of a Creative Person.” In his presentation, he highlighted the importance of creative thinking and its role in developing the personal and social abilities of young people. He also addressed the characteristics and qualities of a creative person, as well as ways to develop creative abilities.

This participation represented an important step toward promoting a culture of creativity and encouraging young people to think in new ways, generate creative ideas, and utilize their personal abilities to find innovative and effective solutions.

Volunteers

No volunteers added to this activity.

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

On June 30, 2026, as a continuation of the activities and services of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok for community awareness and development, and in the presence of a number of faculty members and staff, a distinctive seminar was presented by Mr. (Abdulaziz Muhsin Barzani) on “The Sense of Responsibility in Society.”

Key Topics of the Seminar:

– Defining the concept of a sense of responsibility and its significance for both individuals and community development.
– Analyzing the role of the individual in facing challenges and committing to daily and social duties.
– Proposing effective solutions and methods to foster a spirit of responsibility toward building a healthier and more conscious society.

On July 8, 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and congratulate the new Director of the Directorate of Directing and Moral Leading in Duhok, Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Bayar Mohamed Rasheed, Vice President of the University, conducted an official visit to the aforementioned directorate.

The university delegation was warmly received by Colonel Cherwan Mohsin, Director of the Directorate, along with its officers. During the meeting, in addition to extending congratulations, both sides discussed various topics and frameworks related to the university’s services for different segments of society. This included the “Science Zakat Foundation” program, which aims to provide rehabilitation, awareness, and capacity-building programs to develop the skills of the directorate’s personnel, employees, and officers.