A Workshop on Embedded Systems Technologies & IoT Was Conducted at Cihan University-Erbil

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Cihan University-Erbil held a workshop on Embedded Systems Technologies & IoT at the Conference Hall of the university, sponsored by Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Dalawi, Cihan University-Erbil President.

The workshop witnessed the participation of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdulkareem and representatives from various universities including Cihan University Duhok and Teshik University Sulaymaniyah, with the attendance of 178 participants, in addition to representatives from companies such as Uruk and its branch in Sulaymaniyah, and Erbil Makers Hub.

The scientific programs of the workshop included six lectures on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things topics. M.M. Adel Hussein Muhammad, an assistant lecturer at Cihan University-Erbil, presented about AIoT, focusing on the new and modern horizons after integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) to become artificial intelligence of things. Additionally, Mr. Mohammed Al-Sada, the Director of Erbil Makers Hub, gave a lecture titled The Power of Embedded Systems in Research and Innovation. Also, Dalin Mohammed, a fourth-year student from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering, presented a topic on Voice Assistant Chat, where he reviewed the basic components of the system and the required protocols that address artificial intelligence.

The workshop then included an exhibition of projects by the students from the Department of Software Engineering and Informatics, where applied models of embedded systems and robots were displayed alongside their scientific posters.

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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.