Graphic Design Department Students from Cihan University-Erbil Visited the Emirates Autism Center

As part of Cihan University-Erbil’s commitment to supporting humanitarian and community-based activities, the Graphic Design Department organized a field visit to the Emirates Autism Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, joined by second-stage students from the same department under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Saja Abdul Hadi.

During the visit, the students distributed gifts to the children, creating an atmosphere filled with joy and happiness. Moreover, they participated in the activities at the center and interacted with the children in the Music Room and Sports Hall, which helped create a unique blend of recreational and educational experiences for the children.

The delegation from Cihan University-Erbil was welcomed by Mr. Shaman Jumaa Nader, the center’s director, who expressed his gratitude and appreciation for this humanitarian initiative. He highlighted its contribution to providing psychological and social support to the children and fostering collaboration between educational institutions and community organizations.

This initiative reflects the Graphic Design Department’s commitment to promoting values of generosity and community engagement among its students, shaping them into socially aware individuals capable of contributing to building a cohesive and harmonious society.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Saja Abdel Hadi Hafez Saja Abdel Hadi Hafez 2 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

On September 10, 2026, under the slogan “Zakat of Knowledge is Our Duty,” the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, in coordination with Cihan Institute of Erbil, organized a seminar delivered by Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatan titled: “Building a Modern Pedagogical Relationship Between Teachers and Students.” The event was held in the hall of Cihan Institute for the institute’s faculty and students, in the presence of Dr. Ali Karim Al-Zamin, Administrative Director of the Zakat Al-Ilm Organization, and Mr. Hiwa Mohammed, Director of Cihan Institute. During the session, he discussed the role of teachers and effective ways of engaging with students, concluding the seminar with an open Q&A session for the attendees.

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.