Enhancing scientific and institutional capacities between the Ministry of Agriculture and Cihan University for the development and advancement of the agricultural sector in the region.

Under the supervision and coordination between the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Secretariat of Cihan University, practical steps have been initiated to develop the agricultural sector in the Kurdistan Region.

Based on the recommendations and proposals presented at the previous ministry meeting, and on the date of 2/3/2025, and under the direct supervision of the Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources and the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Universities, Institutes, and Schools, along with staff from both sides;

On Saturday, 9/3/2025, a significant and joint meeting was held at the Ministry’s office between the Technical and Media Coordination Committee of the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources — which included a group of advisors, media officials, and administrators — and a team from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools, including the Director of Cihan Educational Institution, the Director of Cihan Institute, and the Director of the Office of the Head of the Secretariat of Cihan Institution.

During the meeting, mechanisms for coordination and joint action were discussed in detail, along with the development of a unified strategy aimed at enhancing the sectors of agriculture, water resources, animal husbandry, horticulture, and the integration of advanced technology into production. The discussion also focused on strengthening food and water security, creating job opportunities, and empowering agricultural staff scientifically and professionally.

The meeting also addressed how to utilize the opportunities and available resources of the Ministry within the Kurdistan Region, including soil, water, climate, the economic environment, and the agro-industrial field, as well as how to invest these resources in developmental and investment projects.

Several important proposals were reached in this meeting, which are expected to be translated into practical steps and necessary implementation measures in the near future — through coordination among the Ministry’s departments and with support from the Secretariat of Cihan University, Institutes, and Schools.

Volunteers

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As part of the volunteer activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Institution at Cihan University – Sulaimani, Prof. Dr. Kareem Sharif Qara Chitani, Director of the Center for Psychological and Social Counseling at Cihan University, delivered a voluntary educational seminar entitled “Moral Values and Student Behavior at School” on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to eighth-grade students at Rzgari Model Secondary School.

The seminar aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of moral values and appropriate behavior in the school environment, promote respect for teachers and classmates, and foster a sense of responsibility and positive behavior in social relationships.

This activity was organized as part of the university’s volunteer, social, and educational initiatives, with the aim of contributing to students’ personal development and strengthening human and ethical values within the school environment.

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

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, a distinguished scientific seminar was held in the VIP Hall at Cihan University–Erbil, focusing on the design and development of a robot utilizing artificial intelligence technologies.

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.

The presentation included a detailed explanation of the project’s technical and programming stages, along with the training process of the robot’s linguistic model to recognize voices, understand commands, and respond appropriately.

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.

The seminar addressed the importance of cybersecurity in the digital era, the most common types of cyberattacks, and the modern tools and technologies used to protect digital infrastructures.

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, fourth-year students from the Informatics and Software Engineering Department, including Yasmin Ahmed, Dania Osama, and Nourallah Fakhri, conducted an educational visit to Cihan International School under the supervision of Teaching Assistant Duaa Haider Mustafa. During the visit, the students delivered an awareness seminar on the correct and safe use of social media platforms. They explained how to identify and avoid security breaches, discussed the risks associated with social media, and outlined practical strategies to reduce those risks.

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.