The Department of Business Administration Conducted Campaigns for Environmental Cleanliness and Health Safety

On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Department of Business Administration at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a campaign to promote environmental cleanliness and public health. The activity aimed to raise awareness about maintaining a clean environment and safeguarding community health.

The campaign was conducted under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod and coordinated by Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qadir. To support the initiative, the supervisor and students prepared over 100 paper bags as an alternative to nylon bags. These bags were then distributed to eight bakeries across Erbil.

During their visits, the students explained that using paper bags instead of nylon bags can help reduce environmental pollution and limit the spread of diseases. They encouraged bakery owners to replace nylon bags with paper ones, highlighting how small changes in daily habits can create a significant positive impact over time.

The campaign was met with appreciation and joy from the bakery owners, who were motivated to continue supporting such initiatives. The Department of Business Administration at Cihan University–Erbil has consistently led environmental efforts through campaigns such as Saving Water, Saving the Planet, Don’t Waste Food, and Reduce Your Usage, Brighten the Future. This campaign not only contributes to reducing nylon bag usage but also plays an important role in promoting cultural development and environmental protection in the city.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 3 95
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 95
3 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 30 95

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.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems