A workshop for religious teachers was held titled ‘The Role of Psychiatrists in Psychoanalysis’.

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in the presence of Tayeb Zarar Sherwani, the Director General of Endowments and Religious Affairs in Erbil Governorate, and Dr. Aym Ali, Dean of the Castle College at Erbil University, the Castle College at Erbil University, in cooperation with the General Directorate of Endowments in Erbil Governorate, organized a seminar titled “The Role of Preachers in Psychological Development” for a large number of religious teachers in the central endowments in Erbil and its surroundings.

First, some verses from the Holy Quran were recited, then the Dean of the College of Qalat, University of Erbil delivered a welcoming speech.

After that, B.D. Omar Bati presented a seminar titled “The Role of Preachers in Psychology” and focused on religious psychology and its effects on the preacher and the caller, as religious psychology reflects on ethics, speech, behavior, efficiency, intelligence, knowledge, and professionalism. That will be and so on.

He affirmed that religious teachers are pioneers and bearers of a sacred message, and that they should have a complete understanding of religious psychology and psychology, and be able to deliver Friday sermons with calmness and balance.

At the end of the seminar, there was a lively discussion between Dr. Omar Bati and the religious teachers.

In the end, the General Director of Awqaf expressed his support for organizing such seminars in a statement, in addition to congratulating Erbil University, Qala College. He said: ‘As Awqaf, we thank Erbil University, Qala College, and Dr. Omar Bati, and we thank the religious teachers who always come with enthusiasm for such activities, and this is appreciated.’

He added: “As a stop, we will always cooperate in any activity that serves religious educators, Muslims, and the community, and contributes to the development of the idea of moderation, understanding, and inner peace.”

After that, the Dean of the Castle College at the University of Erbil expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Tayeb Zarar Sharwani, the Director General of Endowments, and Dr. Omar Bati.

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On 1/14/2026, the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation continued its human development and awareness course, with the participation of faculty members from colleges and scientific departments, and under the supervision of a select group of professors and specialists in the fields of psychology, health, language, and modern teaching methods.
On the second day of the course:

1. Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdul Karim, a faculty member in the Department of General Education, delivered a lecture on artificial intelligence and its relationship to the educational process and its outcomes.

2. Assistant Professor Dr. Bala Chandran also delivered a lecture on the role of the English language in globalization and knowledge exchange.

On Monday, December 15, under the directive of the highly respected President of the University and with the initiative of the Cihan University–Duhok Academy, Cihan University–Duhok participated in the 12th Duhok International Film Festival. The participation included( Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Shaaban), a professor in the Department of General Education, (Shiyan Mahdi Abdulrahman), the Academic Coordinator of Cihan University–Duhok, along with a group of faculty members and students. The event featured a special panel titled “Spanish Cinema: History and Challenges,” which was moderated with the participation of four Spanish filmmakers: Séverine Sajous, Ander Iriarte Alvarez, Ruth Armas, and Estefanía Cortés. It is worth mentioning that for several years, Cihan University–Duhok, through its professors, staff, and students, has played an active and influential role in the programs of the Duhok International Film Festival, continually striving to contribute to its development and advancement.

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.