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The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Holds a Seminar on the Ziyadid State in Yemen

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,the Center held a seminar on Thursday, October 16, 2025, attended by a number of professors and researchers, in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood.

The seminar was entitled “The Ziyadid State in Yemen”, and the lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul Rasool, a faculty member in the Center.

Dr. Rasool discussed the numerous disturbances and conflicts in Yemen and explained that, in order to restore stability, the region of Tihama was separated, an independent government was established, and a new governor was appointed to secure order in the region. This authority was one of the Yemeni leaderships based in the western areas of Mikhlaf Ja‘far, while another competing power also existed.

The Abbasid Caliphate recognized the Ziyadid authority and granted it legitimacy in exchange for nominal allegiance. Muhammad bin Ziyad ruled from 204 to 245 AH, followed by Ibrahim from 245 to 289 AH, and then Ishaq bin Ibrahim Abu al-Jaish in 391 AH. The state expanded its territory to the south of Aden, and its relations with the Abbasid Caliphate were strong, deriving political legitimacy from it.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Scientific Symposium: “The Status of the Teacher between Heritage and Modernity”

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, the Department of Humanities organized a scientific symposium on the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, attended by a number of academics and researchers, in the Hall of Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneim Dawood.

The symposium was entitled “The Status of the Teacher between Heritage and Modernity” and was chaired by Professor Dr. Salar Ali Khudair, Head of the Department of Humanities at the Center. The event included the participation of several researchers, each presenting studies highlighting the role and significance of teachers across different eras and contexts:

Professor Dr. Salah Rasheed Al-Salhi, retired from the Department of Ancient History, presented a study on the Akkadian and Sumerian eras, focusing on the status of the teacher during these historical periods and reviewing the development of literary and scientific outputs among the Akkadians and Sumerians.

Professor Dr. Wasan Hussein Muheimid, a faculty member at our Center, discussed the educational impact of family and teachers in the Abrahamic religions, emphasizing religious texts of Judaism and Christianity that contain educational concepts applied across various developmental stages, from childhood to adulthood.

Assistant Professor Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul Rasool presented a study on education in the Islamic era, highlighting the importance of understanding texts, the conditions for acquiring knowledge, the role of reason in comprehending truths, and how learners attain scientific results.

Assistant Professor Dr. Sundus Zidan Khalaf addressed the status of teachers during the Ottoman era, explaining the Ottoman state’s efforts to develop education for its interests, including the establishment of schools such as Al-Rashidiya and Al-Kaldaniya.

Assistant Professor Raed Hamad Al-Rubaie from the Directorate General of Education in Diyala presented a study entitled “Teachers’ Rights and Learners’ Etiquette in Islamic Heritage,” outlining teachers’ rights as highlighted by Muslim scholars, including Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and his grandson Imam Zain al-Abidin, and emphasizing their leadership and educational role derived from religious values.

Assistant Professor Dr. Imtithal Kazem Sarhan, a faculty member at our Center, concluded the symposium with a study on the status of the teacher in the modern era, emphasizing the teacher’s role as an educator and guide, and highlighting how modern educators act as leaders in the learning process, using technology to enhance teaching and develop various skills.

The symposium included several scholarly interventions and discussions. At its conclusion, the Center’s administration expressed gratitude to all contributors for this distinguished symposium, highlighting the teacher’s status and wishing them continued success in their academic endeavors, serving both our university and beloved Iraq.

Staff of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organize a Volunteer Campaign to Clean the Center

In an effort to promote teamwork and institutional responsibility, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a volunteer campaign on the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, to clean the Center’s corridors and courtyards.This campaign is part of the Center’s initiatives aimed at instilling values of belonging and dedication among its staff. It sought to create a clean and well-prepared work environment that enhances performance efficiency, while also strengthening team spirit through active participation in fieldwork

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.