On August 7, 2025, Professor Dr. Zervan Abdul Mohsen As’ad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, delivered a distinguished scientific seminar titled: “Financial Culture and Its Importance for Educational Staff”

This was attended by a group of distinguished teachers and educators participating in the teaching methods course organized by the Teaching Methods Center at the university in coordination with the Duhok Education Directorate.

The seminar highlighted the fundamental concepts of financial literacy, including personal financial planning, principles of saving and investment, as well as managing debts and loans, as part of its efforts to enhance financial awareness and develop financial skills among educational staff.

This scientific activity aims to empower teachers and educators to build solid financial capabilities that positively reflect on their personal and professional lives, contributing to the upbringing of a financially aware generation capable of making sound economic decisions in the future.

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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.