Business Administration Department Students Enrich Analind Girls’ Preparatory School Library with a Cultural Donation

As part of its community and developmental initiatives, and in fulfillment of the goals of the “Scientific Zakat” Foundation, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil made a cultural donation to the library of Analind Girls’ Preparatory School on February 3, 2026.

The donation included a rich collection of more than 130 diverse books provided by the University’s Publishing and Printing House. The collection covered various fields, including literature, law, administration, accounting, and politics, in three languages: Arabic, Kurdish, and English. It also included literary books donated by the department’s students, aiming to encourage reading and expand knowledge.

This initiative was carried out under the patronage of the department’s administration and the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay Hameed Al-Salamee. A group of first-stage students delivered the books to the school. They were warmly received by the school principal, Mrs. Najah Salah Ismail, and the teaching staff, who praised the initiative as a model of constructive cooperation between the university and educational institutions. They emphasized its role in enriching the school’s library and fostering a culture of reading and scientific research among female students.

This step embodies the university’s role as an active partner in local community development and paves the way for further joint initiatives to enhance the educational and cultural environment in the region.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Saif Rzgar Ismael Saif Rzgar Ismael 2 90
2 Qusay Hameed Al-Salami Qusay Hameed Al-Salami 2 90
3 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 90
4 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 16 90

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

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.