As part of the ongoing activities and initiatives of the Science Zakat Foundation, and under the theme “Science Zakat Is Our Responsibility,” Mr. Ali Karim Zamen, Administrative Director of the Zakat of Knowledge Foundation, and Mr. Paydar Mohsen, Manager of Dr.Nawzad Bajger Museum, visited the Erbil Retirees Center on August 31, 2026.
During the visit, they met with a number of retirees and introduced them to the vision, activities, and initiatives of the Science Zakat Foundation. They also invited the respected retirees to participate in the Foundation’s meetings and activities and to share their valuable views and perspectives.
At the end of the visit, copies of the book “Science Zakat” were distributed among the retirees. They expressed their appreciation for the initiative and extended their sincere thanks to the Science Zakat Foundation for the visit and its efforts.
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the Department of Anesthesia Techniques at the College of Health Technologies – Cihan University–Erbil organized a specialized scientific workshop entitled “Common Abdominal Conditions and Recent Approaches to Management.”
The workshop was held under the supervision of the Vice President of the University for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Ayad Hazim Hasan, and was attended by a distinguished group of heads of scientific departments, faculty members, and students from the Department of Anesthesia Techniques.
The workshop featured two specialized scientific sessions. The first session, entitled “Common Abdominal Surgical Conditions and Contemporary Surgical Management,” was delivered by Dr. Farman Yasin Sharif, a specialist in general surgery. In his presentation, Dr. Sharif reviewed the most common abdominal surgical conditions, highlighting clinical and radiological diagnostic approaches as well as the latest surgical management strategies in accordance with modern therapeutic protocols.
The second session, entitled “Recent Advances in Anesthetic Management of Abdominal Conditions,” was presented by Dr. Saman Hussein Abdulrahman, a specialist in pediatric surgery. His lecture focused on recent developments in anesthetic management, emphasizing pre-anesthetic patient evaluation, the selection of appropriate anesthetic techniques, and the role of advanced anesthesia technologies in minimizing complications and improving surgical outcomes.
At the end of the workshop, participants emphasized the importance of organizing such specialized scientific activities in supporting the academic process and strengthening interdisciplinary integration. They highlighted the role of these workshops in enhancing clinical knowledge, promoting collaboration among medical specialties, and showcasing the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of common abdominal conditions, with particular emphasis on modern surgical and anesthetic practices in contemporary medicine.
Third-year students from the Biomedical Sciences Department visited Shorsh High School for Girls in Erbil to deliver a seminar titled, Sugar, Energy Drinks, and their Impact on Human Health under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Bakhtawar Ziad Omer. They were warmly received by Mrs. Samia Abdullah Walee, the school director.
The session, held in the school’s main hall, was attended by 11th-grade students who actively participated in discussions about the health effects of excessive sugar and energy drink consumption. The Biomedical Sciences students emphasized the growing prevalence of these products among young people and highlighted their potential adverse effects, particularly the impact on the liver when consumed in excessive amounts.
At the end of the seminar, Mrs. Samia Abdullah Walee expressed her gratitude to the students for their informative presentation and commended their efforts in raising awareness. In return, the Biomedical Sciences students, on behalf of their department, thanked the school director for the opportunity to conduct the seminar.
As part of its mission, the Biomedical Sciences Department remains committed to raising public awareness of critical health issues and serving various sectors of the community through educational initiatives.
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, Assistant Lecturer Hozan Qasim and Lecturer Dr. Haliz Salman from the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Cihan University–Duhok, conducted a workshop in collaboration with the College of Nursing within the Zakata Zansti initiative. This activity was carried out as a Zakat of Knowledge, aiming to disseminate scientific understanding and promote community education.
The workshop focused on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS), highlighting the collaborative roles of laboratory and nursing professionals in enhancing AMS through accurate diagnostics, proper specimen handling, infection-control adherence, and safe, evidence-based antibiotic use.
Aim:
To emphasize the joint contribution of laboratory and nursing professionals in strengthening AMS and mitigating AMR, in the spirit of knowledge sharing as a form of Zakat.
To celebrate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (Mawlid al-Nabi) and welcome the academic year 2024-2025, Dr. Ali M. Hussein (Head of the Biomedical Sciences Department, Cihan University-Erbil) organized a charity event.
This activity, which was held on Monday, September 16, 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Ali M. Hussein and Assistant Lecturer Hero Ismael Mohammed, involved the Biomedical Sciences Department students visiting the Erbil Orphanage for Boys and Girls. The students from the department as mentioned earlier provided the children living there with school supplies including special sweets on the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, and wished them a successful academic year 2024-2025.
Various activities are organized at Cihan University-Erbil annually to serve diverse groups of people. In addition to gathering orphans, conducting such a charity activity plays an important role in enhancing university students’ sense of responsibility towards society.
In the spirit of compassion and social responsibility, students from the Computer Science Department at Cihan University – Erbil organized a heartfelt charity drive to support families in need during the holy month of Ramadan.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, a variety of food items and essential supplies were purchased using the collected funds. Later, the students carefully prepared food baskets filled with staple goods for underprivileged families, ensuring they had the essentials to sustain themselves during the blessed month. The food baskets were then distributed to various areas.
This initiative is part of the students’ ongoing commitment to volunteer work, driven by their sense of social responsibility and desire to make a positive impact. Through such efforts, they fostered kindness and solidarity, especially during times when support is most needed.
They expressed their joy in being able to give back to the community, emphasizing that this drive reflects the core humanitarian values they strive to uphold. Additionally, they shared their hope that their efforts will inspire others to contribute to charitable causes and continue spreading the spirit of generosity and care.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Nouri Hamah Saeed, Director of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University–Sulaymaniyah, held a seminar for the students of the Educational Complex (Sami Hussein Nazim) at the new Jawarchara residential complex. During the seminar, he highlighted the most common crimes among juveniles from the perspective of Islamic law and legislation. He also provided a summary of the Juvenile Care Law. Among the topics of the seminar were crimes related to the misuse of communication tools. In conclusion, the importance of upholding high values in educational institutions was emphasized. Thanks to the administration and teachers of the complex for their warm welcome.
The preparatory meeting for the Scientific and Intellectual Forum titled ‘The Zakat of Knowledge and Building Cognitive Awareness: Multiple Civilizational Perspectives,’ scheduled to be held on February 15, 2026, was held at the headquarters of Wa’ai Center for Consultations and Capacity Building in Erbil. The meeting witnessed discussions on the main strategic axes that contribute to serving society in general and supporting scientific researchers in particular, in collaboration between Wa’ai Center and Al-Qalaa College.
First, some verses from the Holy Quran were recited, then the Dean of the Castle College at Erbil University delivered a welcoming speech. After that, Dr. Omar Bati presented a seminar titled ‘The Role of Preachers in Psychology’ and focused on religious psychology and its impacts on the preacher and preacheress, highlighting how religious psychology reflects on morals, speech, behavior, competence, intelligence, knowledge, and professionalism. He emphasized that religious teachers are pioneers and bearers of a sacred message, and that they should have a comprehensive understanding of religious psychology and psychology, and be able to deliver Friday sermons with calmness and balance.
Before the conclusion of the seminar, there was an intense and fruitful discussion between Dr. Omar Bati and the religious teachers. In the end, the General Director of Awqaf, in a statement, in addition to congratulating the University of Erbil, Qala College, emphasized his support for organizing such seminars and said: “As Awqaf, we thank the University of Erbil, Qala College, and Dr. Omar Bati, and we thank the religious teachers, who always come enthusiastically to such activities, and this is appreciated.” He added: “As Awqaf, we will always cooperate in any activity that serves religious teachers, Muslims, and the community, and leads to the development of the idea of moderation, understanding, and peace of mind.” After that, the Dean of Qala College at the University of Erbil expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Tayeb Zarar Shirwani, the General Director of Awqaf, and Dr. Omar Bati.
