First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of "Zakat Al-Ilm" at Cihan University-Duhok

First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of “Zakat Al-Ilm” at Cihan University-Duhok

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First Aid Training Course Launched for Peshmerga Personnel Under the Auspices of “Zakat Al-Ilm” at Cihan University-Duhok

July 28, 2026
Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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In accordance with the directives of the President of Cihan University-Duhok, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdulmohsen Asaad, and within the framework of efforts to promote health awareness and develop the skills of various segments of society, the “Zakat Al-Ilm” Foundation, in cooperation with the Peshmerga Cultural Center, launched a specialized first aid course on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

This intensive training program extends over a full week and aims to qualify and develop the following groups:

The Field Medical Unit (9th Division) of the Peshmerga Forces.
Field Medical Units affiliated with the brigades and regiments within the 9th Division of the Peshmerga.

The training is being delivered by a select group of international trainers:

Mr. Rayan Sadiq: International Trainer and Director of Medical Laboratories at Cihan University-Duhok.
Mr. Bassam Shawkat: International Trainer and Specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

Volunteers

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Teacher Training and Professional Development, Legal Education and Professional Development

Seminar on “Discipline and Accountability in the University Environment” at Cihan University-Duhok

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

Technology, Language and Cultural Awareness

Launch of the English Language and Technology Course for the Directorate General of Culture and Arts Staff

Under the continuous guidance of Assist. Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Assad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and within the framework of the “Zakat Al-Ilm” Foundation program, a specialized training course in (English Language and Technology) was launched today, July 19, 2026, for the employees of the Directorate General of Culture and Arts in Duhok Governorate.

The course is being conducted by the following expert instructors:

Mr. Khalid Ibrahim (Technology and Artificial Intelligence Specialist)

Mr. Mohammed Faisal (English Language

This program aims to enhance the professional and technical capabilities of the directorate’s staff, enabling them to perform their duties in a more modern and efficient manner.

Educational

The Fifth Pedagogy Course for Ministry of Education Teachers Commences at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,On July 27, 2026, Cihan University – Sulaimaniya launched the fifth installment of its pedagogy training course, welcoming 102 teachers from the Ministry of Education. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Board of Trustees of Cihan Universities and the Ministry of Education of the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Offered free of charge by the university, the program will span several weeks. The curriculum is led by pedagogy experts and focuses on modern instructional techniques designed to help teachers effectively bring these new skills back to their classrooms.
As part of its academic mission, Cihan University – Sulaimaniya continues to prioritize strong partnerships with various community sectors, particularly within the field of education, to support professional development and regional growth.