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On Saturday, October 25th, at 4:00 PM, a concert was held in the “Mohammed Arif Al-Jaziri” Hall under the slogan: (Kurdish singing and world music on one stage). After the success of the Jihan Orchestra, they presented their second performance in Erbil. We need to know if we can also hold this event in Duhok, so that artists and enthusiasts can benefit from it.Young people, teenagers, and even those with no prior experience were able to enjoy this artwork. Therefore, thanks to the readiness of a large number of art lovers and musicians in Duhok, this performance garnered widespread attention and was distinguished by its organization and execution.

On Sunday, 2nd of this month, Cihan Duhok Music Group visited Zanyari Primary School with Cihan Academy-Duhok under the Scientific Zakat Program. In this activity, several beautiful Kurdish songs were performed for the students and staff of the school and then gifts were distributed by the university staff. Finally, a letter of appreciation was presented by the school director to the Presidency of Cihan University-Duhok.

The students of the Translation Department at the College of Languages and Humanities at Erbil International University, on the occasion of World Translation Day, carried out a number of activities such as translating phrases related to puzzles and translating oral challenges for the visit to London.

This seminar was about artificial intelligence in English translation in the present and past eras.

In the past, translating a book required three people working for a week and three days.

The training program on body language and etiquette addresses our daily behavior in government and private sector offices, how to conduct official visits, and leadership.

Following the recommendations of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University–Duhok, the Science Zakat Foundation, in cooperation with the Duhok Directorate of Youth and Sports, launched a free English course for 65 young men and women.

The course started on July 20, 2025, and aims to help participants improve their English for better study and job opportunities.

It is led by Assistant Lecturer Husam Nazar Rashid from the English Department and includes daily lessons for one week, during which different methods of learning English will be clearly explained to the participants

The English language course organized by the Literacy Center at Cihan University – Duhok concluded on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The course was held based on the recommendation of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of the University, emphasizing the importance of enhancing the center’s role in serving the community and improving the participants’ language skills

The College of Law at the University of the World – Sulaymaniyah, in cooperation with the Directorate of Guidance and Ethical Leadership in Sulaymaniyah, held a seminar on the methods and techniques of scientific research writing for a group of officers from the Traffic Directorate in Sulaymaniyah at the seminar hall of the Traffic Directorate in Sulaymaniyah. The importance of knowing how to write scientific research was discussed as one of the requirements for promotion for officers in the Ministry of Interior.

As part of its ongoing volunteer initiatives to support education and empower individuals, Science Zakat Foundation-Duhok launched a free English language course titled:

“Practice English with Dr. Bala”

on Saturday, June 14, 2025, running through June 18, 2025.

The course is delivered by Dr. Bala Ghandran, a professor in the Department of General Education, and focuses on enhancing practical English communication skills for daily life and professional settings.

The training covered the following key topics:

✅ Everyday conversations

✅ Job interviews

✅ Workplace communication

✅ Public speaking and presentations

On June 18, 2025, the closing ceremony was held for the English language course titled:

“Practice English with Dr. Bala”

The course began on Saturday, June 14, 2025, and ran for five days with the participation of individuals eager to improve their language skills.

Led by Dr. Bala Chandran, lecturer in the Department of General Education, the course focused on strengthening English communication skills for both daily life and professional environments.

Key topics covered included:

✅ Everyday conversations

✅ Job interview preparation

✅ Workplace communication

✅ Public speaking and presentation skills

The course concluded with the distribution of certificates of participation

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