Meeting to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Cooperation

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Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Attends a Meeting to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Cooperation

On the morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Presidency of the University of Baghdad received a delegation from the Institut Français du Proche-Orient (IFPO), in the presence of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, Professor Dr. Suhail Najm Abdullah, Assistant President of the University of Baghdad, Dr. Ali Abdul Ameer, Dean of the College of Arts, and Dr. Harith Mohammed Ibrahim, Director of the Department of Media and Government Communication at the University of Baghdad.

The meeting focused on ways to strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation between the University and French academic institutions, particularly in the area of joint research projects and scientific heritage studies. The French delegation was also invited to attend the upcoming Assyriology Conference scheduled for next year.

At the conclusion of the visit, the University officials expressed their gratitude to the delegation, wishing for future visits that would further enhance academic collaboration between the two sides.

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Announcement

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The administration of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage extends its heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Professor Dr. Abbas Fadel Al-Saadi, a retired faculty member, for his generous gift to our library — a scientific book entitled “Geographical Research: Contemporary Perspectives.”

We wish him continued success, prosperity, and lasting scholarly contributions.

Announcement

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Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majeed Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center will hold its Seventh International Scientific Conference entitled “The History of Sciences among the Arabs” on December 2–3, 2025, at the Hall of the Center for Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies. anyone who wants to participate in the conference are kindly requested to contact the phone numbers and email address provided in the conference folder.

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University of Baghdad Achieves a Distinguished Ranking in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026

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The University of Baghdad has announced that the College of Administration and Economics and the Higher Institute for Accounting and Financial Studies have been included in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, achieving a world ranking of 301+ out of 389 participating universities, and 22nd place in the Middle East for Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs — marking their first appearance in this global classification.

In another significant academic achievement, the University ranked 201+ globally in the Master’s in Finance category, making it the only Iraqi university to enter this prestigious ranking. This accomplishment reflects the excellence of its postgraduate programs and the University’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the quality of education and scientific research.

The QS Global MBA Ranking is based on five key indicators:

Employ ability (40%)

Return on Investment (20%)

Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes (15%)

Thought Leadership (15%)

Diversity (10%)

This advancement is the result of the University of Baghdad’s dedicated efforts—through its colleges and institutes—to develop curricula, achieve international quality standards, and strengthen its presence among prestigious global rankings, thereby reinforcing its academic and regional standing.

Announcement

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Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, the Center is holding its Seventh International Scientific Conference entitled “The History of Sciences among the Arabs” on December 2–3, 2025, at the Hall of the Center for Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies.

Those wishing to participate in the conference are kindly requested to contact the phone numbers and email address listed in the brochure.

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The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Celebration

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Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center organized a celebration on the occasion of the Iraqi National Day on Thursday, October 2, 2025in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall, attended by a number of professors, academics, and Center staff members.

The celebration was chaired by Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Shakir Al-Shuraifi, a faculty member at our Center, who delivered a speech highlighting the significance of this special and historic day, marked by various official and popular activities across the Iraqi provinces. She emphasized that this day symbolizes the unity of the Iraqi people and their aspirations for a future of peace, stability, and development, as the country continues its path toward strengthening its regional and international standing. Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, the Director of the Center, also delivered a speech on this occasion, recalling this historic day as one on which Iraqis renew their pledge to uphold national unity, preserve their collective identity, and strive to build a future worthy of their ancient civilization—a future characterized by security, stability, and prosperity.

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Faculty Member Publishes an Article

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Prof. Dr. Wasan Hussein Muhimid, a faculty member at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, Department of Humanities, University of Baghdad, has published an article titled “Free Will in the Thought of John of Damascus” in Najm Al-Mashriq Journal, Issue 123, Vol. 31(3), 2025. The Center congratulates the researcher and wishes her continued success in her academic endeavor

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Book Donation

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The administration of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to retired faculty member Dr. Salah Rasheed Al-Salihi for donating a collection of scientific and cultural books to our library. We wish him continued success in his distinguished academic career

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Book Donation

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The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad expresses its gratitude to researcher Ahmed Al-Aqib Al-Tamimi for donating a valuable collection of books to the Center’s library. We wish him continued success and lasting contributions to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Membership

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Prof. Dr. Taha Sebti Ibrahim from the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad served as a committee member in the PhD thesis of Nizar Hadi Salbi in August 31, 2025.

The thesis, entitled: “Al-Raghib Al-Isfahani’s Inquiries (c. 425 AH) in His Book ‘Jamiʿ al-Tafasir’: Compilation and Study from Surah Al-Fatiha to Verse 152 of Surah Al-Baqarah,”

was approved with a grade of Very Good.

 Congratulations to the student and best wishes to Prof. Dr. Taha Sebti Ibrahim for continued academic excellence!

Book Publication

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Prof. Dr. Wasan Hussein Muheimid, a faculty member in the Department of Humanities at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad, has published Volumes II and III of her book entitled:

“The Complete Works of Father Dr. Boutros Haddad.” We wish continued success and excellence in her distinguished academic career

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Essay Publication

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Prof. Dr. Wasan Hussein Muheimid from the Department of Humanities at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad published an article in Najm Al-Mashriq Journal (Issue 122, Vol. 31(2), 2025) entitled:

“The Impact of Folklore on Historical Events: The Manuscript of the Monk Rameshōʿ as a Case Study This work highlights the important role of folklore in shaping historical narratives and cultural understanding.

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