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The Community Responsibility Medal is awarded to the President of the Basira Association.

From the halls of Al-Azhar University and within the atmosphere of an international scientific forum, His Excellency Dr. Taha Ahmed Al-Zaidi, President of the Basira Association for Research, Media Development, and a faculty member at Al-Imam Al-Azam University College, was awarded the Medal of Social Responsibility in recognition of his distinguished scientific and media contributions. This honor came in appreciation of the significant efforts made by Dr. Al-Zaidi in supporting the scientific and media movement, enhancing societal awareness, as well as [...]

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The Iraqi Information and Communications Technology Association actively participates in the Iraq Technology Week Conference.

The Iraq Technology Week conference, held on the occasion of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, witnessed a prominent gathering of governmental, academic, professional, and international entities to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the Iraqi telecommunications and information sector. The conference discussions centered on diagnosing obstacles and developing a shared vision to advance this vital sector, which is a fundamental pillar for comprehensive economic and social development in Iraq. At this event [...]

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The Iraqi Information and Communications Technology Association – Najaf Office discusses prospects for joint cooperation with the Najaf Governorate Council.

A delegation from the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology, Najaf Office, met with the Chairman of the Najaf Provincial Council, Dr. Hussein Wahid Al-Aishawi, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and enhance partnership in the fields of digital transformation and modern technologies. The delegation included the President of the Association, Professor Ahmed Yassin Al-Tamimi, the Vice President of the Association, Professor Mohannad Jassim Al-Talaqani, and a member of the Administrative Board, Dr. Thaer [...]

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The Iraqi Information and Communications Technology Association appreciates the Ministry of Higher Education's support for the "Iraq Innovates – Innovate Iraq" forum.

The Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT) expressed its profound gratitude and appreciation to Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dahad, Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Scientific Research Affairs, for his distinguished support and patronage of the "Iraq Innovates – Innovate Iraq" event, affirming that his direct supervision and chairmanship of the forum constituted a fundamental pillar in overcoming obstacles and directing efforts toward the success of this important national initiative. [...]

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The Medical Associations Forum in Basra discusses the reality of professional work and emphasizes the necessity of activating the role of scientific associations.

Today, praise be to God, the Scientific Forum of Medical Associations was held in Basra Governorate, attended by a number of prominent academic and professional figures, led by the President of the Southern Technical University, the Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Basra, the Head of the Iraqi Medical Association Branch in Basra, and the President of the Arab Council for Health Specialties, within the framework of supporting scientific and professional work and enhancing the role of medical and health associations in developing the health sector. […]

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The causes of unemployment and poverty in Iraq and future solutions.

Prepared by: Prof. Dr. Talib Al-Mousawi, Deputy Head of the Supreme Council of Iraqi Scientific Societies. The causes of unemployment and poverty in Iraq are not singular but rather the result of overlapping economic, political, and social factors. If we seek to simplify them, they revolve around weak economic diversification and poor resource investment. 1) Near-total dependence on oil 2) Weak private sector 3) Educational outputs not aligned with the market [...]

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(Integrating Knowledge and Policies toward Equitable and Sustainable Solutions that Create Impact) The First Scientific Conference on Addressing Poverty and Unemployment in Iraq was held in the capital, Baghdad, on May 6, 2026, under the joint patronage of the Ministries of Planning and Higher Education and Scientific Research, and under the supervision of His Excellency the Minister of Planning, Dr. Khalid Battal Al-Najm, His Excellency the Minister of Education, Dr. Helu Al-Askari, and Professor Dr. Haider Abd Dhahd [...]

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The Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology organizes an electronic symposium on applications of artificial intelligence in the medical field.

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance knowledge and keep pace with the latest developments in information technology, the Iraqi Association for Information and Communications Technology (IAICT), in collaboration with the Iraqi Information Technology Group (ITIG), organized a distinguished electronic seminar via the Zoom platform titled: “Artificial Intelligence in the Medical Field,” presented by Dr. Sarmad Mueen. The seminar addressed the most prominent applications of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector, where the lecturer reviewed the role […]

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A scientific event on the occasion of Retinoblastoma Day highlights the diagnosis and treatment of vision loss in children.

The Iraqi Ophthalmologists Association organized a distinguished scientific event on the occasion of Retinoblastoma Day, which witnessed notable attendance from doctors and specialists, with the participation of an elite group of lecturers specialized in diagnosing and treating one of the leading causes of vision loss in children. The event included hosting Professor Dr. Ehab Saad Othman, a specialist in ocular and orbital oncology from Cairo, via the Zoom platform, where he presented [...]

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A joint scientific symposium on kidney diseases and transplantation in Basra enhances medical training in an internationally accredited environment.

The Iraqi Association for Medical Research and Studies, in collaboration with the Iraqi Society of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, held a joint scientific symposium with the Scientific Council of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation in Iraq, at the lecture hall of Al-Kawthar Teaching Hospital in Basra, which is a distinguished scientific institution that has obtained quality certifications and JCIA accreditation. The hospital is distinguished by being, for the first time in Iraq, a specialized and safe training environment […]

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The Iraqi Engineers Association invites you to participate in a specialized discussion workshop on: "The Draft Law on Scientific Associations Submitted to the Education Committee in the House of Representatives."

This aims to highlight the key contents of the draft law, discuss its implications for the work of scientific and professional associations, and develop insights and proposals that contribute to its improvement in a manner that serves the academic and engineering community in Iraq.

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President of the Iraqi Association: Al-Shaab University is a pioneering model in digital transformation and the application of intelligent systems.

Within the framework of strengthening academic and technical cooperation, the President of the Iraqi Society, Dr. Ali Nasser Al-Khwaildi, visited Al-Shaab University today, 26/4/2026, and was received by the President of the University, Professor Dr. Yousef Khalaf Yousef (Al-Dininawi). Activating the Strategic Partnership: During the meeting, discussions were held on ways to activate the provisions of the agreement concluded between the Society and the University, and joint coordination to translate these resolutions into work programs that contribute to the development of [...]

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