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 2 90

Within the “Zakat Al-Elm” program. Cihan University-Duhok Concludes First Aid Course for Peshmerga Forces

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and as part of the commitment to community awareness and development across various societal groups within the framework of the university’s “Zakat Al-Elm” project, and in coordination with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, the closing ceremony of the specialized First Aid course was held on Monday, July 13, 2026.

The course was conducted for the Medical Field Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga forces and presented by Mr. Bassam Showkat, an international trainer and specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates of participation and appreciation were distributed to the successful participants, honoring their efforts and highlighting the importance of empowering the brave Peshmerga forces with essential field and emergency medical skills.

On Thursday, July 23, 2026, as part of the diverse activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and based on the directives of the University President, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, to prioritize this program and extend its benefits to various segments of society, the Cihan-Duhok Academy, in cooperation with the Pinus Institute of Languages, organized a scientific and awareness-raising trip for the institute’s students.

The main objectives of the visit were:

  1. Field Visit to Medical Laboratories:
  • Introducing students to modern equipment and devices used for testing, and providing them with practical training in scientific and applied procedures.
  1. Health Awareness Seminar:
  • A seminar presented by Mr. Bassam Shawkat, covering general and important topics related to public health.
  • Explaining and demonstrating methods of prevention and safety, and highlighting the importance of public health in daily life.

Within the activities of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, and in the presence of faculty members and staff, a seminar was delivered by Dr. (Dezhwar Ahmed), a lecturer in the Department of Law, titled “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” on June 24, 2026.

Key Points:

🔹 Defining academic and behavioral discipline and its importance within the campus.

🔹 Explaining the concept of accountability as a cornerstone for academic integrity and quality assurance.

🔹 Analysing university regulations and bylaws that define the rights and duties of faculty members