Business Administration Department Students Discuss the Harms of Mobile Phone Use to School Students

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, students from the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil went to Ahang Mixed Primary School.

During this activity, they were warmly received by the school principal, Ms. Sozan Saadi. Ms. Chinar Samad Sadiq then guided them to the seminar presentation area. Gardoon Fatah Hama, a fourth-year student from the Business Administration Department, delivered an engaging seminar presentation titled ‘The Harms of Mobile Phone Use.’ She highlighted the health effects of excessive mobile phone use, including dry and blurry eyes, reduced physical activity, sleep disturbances, less time for family and friends, and disengagement from studies. She also advised students to take regular breaks when using mobile phones and to avoid using them during sleep. The activity was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir.

Finally, Mr. Peshawa Mawlud, the school’s Activities Director, highlighted several important points and encouraged the school students to reflect on the key takeaways from the seminar, apply them in their daily lives, limit their mobile phone use, and dedicate more time to studying, learning, and exercising.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 2 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 85

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.

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