Cihan University-Erbil Organized the Moot Court Competition in International Law (JESSUP) with the Participation of 11 Iraqi Universities

The activities of the Moot Court Competition in International Law (Jessup), organized by the Department of Law at Cihan University-Erbil, concluded on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The competition, which lasted for three days and began on February 10, 2025, witnessed the participation of eleven Iraqi universities from various parts of the country.

The competition, which represents one of the most prestigious legal competitions in the world, was organized to enhance students’ understanding of international law issues and introduce them to ways to offer legal advice in a broad global context. Numerous teams from different universities in Iraq participated in the competition, where legal arguments were presented by students representing different universities in the context of hypothetical legal cases.

The local round of the competition was held at Cihan University-Erbil, under the supervision of an elite group of judges specialized in international law. The judges participating in this event were honored in recognition of their significant contribution to the success of the competition. The winning team, which achieved the highest scores in legal arguments based on complex topics related to the International Court, was also honored. The winning team was later announced, which received a valuable opportunity to participate in the international round of the competition in Washington, USA.

In the end, the Faculty of Law’s speech was delivered by Dr. Omar Zubair Zahir, Head of the Law Department at Cihan University-Erbil.  He expressed his pride in organizing this important event, which reflects the university’s commitment to providing a distinguished educational environment for its students and encourages them to excel and innovate in the field of international law.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Dr. OMER ZUBAIR DHAHER Dr. OMER ZUBAIR DHAHER 9 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 85

The Department of Anesthesia Technology at the College of Health Technologies, Cihan University–Erbil, organized a scientific and humanitarian visit to Nanakali Hospital on February 2, 2026, with the participation of fourteen first-stage students.

The visit was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Laboratory Technician Mirzan Mustafa Omar, with the participation of Dr. Sara Laith Abduljalil, a general practitioner specializing in hematology and the person in charge of the Hematology Laboratory at Nanakali Hospital.

The visit included a field tour of the hospital facilities, during which students were introduced to several medical departments. During the visit, the students were divided into groups to gain insights into the nature of healthcare work and the mechanisms involved in providing medical care. In addition, they participated in a humanitarian activity that involved distributing gifts to children suffering from cancer. Blue and pink gifts were given to boys and girls, respectively, along with bouquets of flowers and symbolic financial contributions to support their psychological well-being.

The participating students demonstrated positive engagement and enthusiasm throughout the visit, expressing their appreciation for the importance of such activities in shaping their professional and humanitarian character. In turn, the medical and technical staff at Nanakali Hospital showed notable cooperation by guiding and assisting the students during the activity.

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.