The Scientific Zakat Foundation Concludes a Specialized English Learning Course in Semel

Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Assad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, and with the aim of serving diverse segments of society—within the university’s ongoing community service initiatives and under the umbrella of the “Scientific Zakat” project—a specialized, free training course was conducted in coordination with the Semel Sports and Youth Center, titled:

“How to Learn the English Language and the Impact of English on Employment and Youth Development”.

Following a week of training, the course closing ceremony was held on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The course was presented by Mr. Husam Nizar, an expert lecturer from the Department of English Language. The objectives were to strengthen discussion skills, utilize modern technologies for learning, and prepare youth for the job market.

Afterward, certificates of participation were distributed to the attendees in recognition of their commitment and successful completion of the course.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Husam Nazar Rashid Husam Nazar Rashid 10 90

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