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Civil Defense Committee Visits the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage and Commends Its Efforts

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad received a committee headed by Mr. Fares Mohammed Fares, Mr. Ihsan Ibrahim Ubaid, and Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Aali Hussein from the Department of Administrative Affairs / Civil Defense Division at the University of Baghdad. The visit came within the framework of joint cooperation to enhance safety procedures in university institutions. The visit included an inspection of the fire-extinguishing system, early warning devices, and emergency exits, in addition to reviewing evacuation procedures and the preventive measures adopted inside the building.

The committee praised the center’s commitment to occupational safety requirements and the efforts of its staff in providing a safe working environment for employees and visitors.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Seminar “Social Media and the Preservation of Architectural Heritage.”

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 organized a seminar on Monday, November 10, 2025, held in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. it was attended by a number of researchers and academics. The seminar was entitled “Social Media and the Preservation of Architectural Heritage.” The lecture was presented by Lecturer Dr. Imtithal Kazem Sarhan, a faculty member at the Center, who discussed social media as one of the key tools supporting the preservation of architectural heritage. She explained that social platforms play a vital role in raising cultural awareness, documenting historical and architectural heritage sites, and fostering community collaboration by providing interactive spaces for both specialists and the public. These platforms also promote sustainable heritage preservation by encouraging public participation and stimulating interest in heritage among younger generations. Furthermore, social media supports creative initiatives that combine heritage with modern technologies in the management of heritage sites. The researcher also presented an overview of the use of artificial intelligence, research tools, mapping technologies, and web-based applications, emphasizing their active role in enhancing the impact of social media on heritage preservation. By identifying heritage sites and highlighting their historical and cultural importance, these technologies help strengthen their connection to national identity and convey the value of architectural heritage to a wide audience that transcends geographical boundaries.

The Center of the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Workshop“The Influence of Baghdad on Fine Arts,”

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 Baghdad Documentation Department organized a workshop on Wednesday, November 5, 2025in the Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. it was attended by a number of researchers and academics specializing in art, sociology, and cultural heritage. The workshop, entitled “The Influence of Baghdad on Fine Arts,” the lecture presented by Assistant Lecturer Surur Mohammed Khalil from the College of Arts – University of Baghdad. She discussed Baghdad’s pioneering role as a complex social and cultural space that has contributed to shaping the aesthetic structure of Iraqi fine art. She emphasized that this art cannot be understood apart from the social and historical structures that produced it. The discussion addressed Baghdadi art as a symbolic system reflecting the dynamics of Iraqi society and its transformations through periods of prosperity, conflict, and war. The researcher also presented examples from the works of Jawad Salim and his colleagues in the Baghdad School of Modern Art, highlighting their embodiment of the dialectical relationship between the artist and society. According to Pierre Bourdieu’s concept of the artistic field, the artist interacts with social structures, values, and institutions to produce visual symbols that express collective identity and reveal a symbolic capital tied to place and history. The workshop aimed to emphasize the significance of Baghdadi fine art, which is not merely an aesthetic practice but a visual social discourse documenting the transformations of collective consciousness and expressing the spirit of the city — between nostalgia and resistance, continuity of heritage, and the question of modernity. The session included several interventions discussing the importance of art and heritage. At the conclusion of the workshop, the center’s administration thanked the researcher, wishing her continued success in serving the University of Baghdad and beloved Iraq.

Female Faculty Members of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Participate in a Training Workshop during Anti-Drug Week

 

A group of female faculty members from the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, participated on Monday  17 November 2025, in a training workshop organized by the Continuing Education Center at the University of Baghdad as part of Anti-Drug Week. The workshop was presented by Professor Dr. Arkan Saeed Khattab, Director of the Center, and attended by a number of specialists and awareness professionals. The workshop addressed the key aspects of the drug abuse problem, highlighting the main methods to combat it and the negative impacts it has on society. It also discussed modern prevention strategies and the role of educational institutions in raising awareness among students and promoting healthy cultural values. The participating faculty members actively engaged in the workshop by sharing insights and scientific interventions that support national efforts to reduce the spread of drugs, emphasizing the importance of continuing to organize such awareness programs within the university environment. The workshop concluded by stressing the importance of integrating the roles of scientific and educational centers to enhance community awareness and to develop sustainable training programs in the field of drug prevention.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Holds a Workshop on Environment and Drinking Water

The Department of Human Studies at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, organized a workshop on WednesdayNovember 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. The workshop was titled “Environment and Drinking Water: Between Heritage and Modernity” and was attended by a number of specialists and individuals interested in environmental issues. The session was chaired by Lecturer Dr. Sahar Hasan Abdul Rasool and presented by biologist Farah Hatif from the Environmental Studies Division.During the workshop, the researcher highlighted the importance of sustainable development and its role in preserving water resources, with particular focus on the sixth Sustainable Development Goal concerning clean water and sanitation. She emphasized that ensuring access to safe and clean water for all is a fundamental pillar of development in any society.

The workshop also reviewed traditional practices in water management and preservation across the ages, comparing them with modern technologies employed by contemporary institutions to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water. This comparison underscored the integration between traditional expertise and modern scientific knowledge.The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the importance of protecting water sources, promote positive behaviors in water consumption, and enhance societal understanding of environmental challenges related to the water sector. The researcher concluded with several recommendations, including the need to strengthen cooperation between governmental and community institutions to protect water resources, support projects that improve water quality, and expand awareness programs on sustainable water usage to ensure its availability for future generations. The workshop included several discussions on water safety and proper usage of non-potable water. At the conclusion, the Center’s administration thanked the researcher for her efforts, wishing her continued success and achievement.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Workshop on the Occasion of Anti-Drug Week

Under the directives of the Presidency of the University of Baghdad and on the occasion of Anti-Drug Week, the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage organized an awareness workshop in cooperation with the Government Media and Communication Unit and the Scientific Affairs Division of the Center on Tuesday morning, 18 November 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. The workshop was titled “The Educational Institution and Its Role in Building Student Awareness Against Drug Abuse.” The session was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Rasha Issa Fares, and the lecture was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Juman Adnan Hussein, a faculty member of our Center. The workshop aimed to raise awareness and promote a culture of prevention against the scourge of drug abuse among students and staff. The workshop addressed several key topics, including the introduction to the dangers of drug abuse, its health and social effects, and early prevention methods. It also discussed the role of educational institutions in combating this phenomenon through awareness campaigns and support for guidance programs.

The workshop witnessed the participation of several Center staff members, who contributed interventions that enriched the discussion on the importance of cooperation between academic and administrative bodies to curb the spread of this issue and guide young people toward a safe and healthy university environment. At the conclusion of the workshop, the organizers affirmed the Center’s commitment to continue supporting educational and awareness activities that align with the University’s vision of building an informed society capable of confronting social challenges.

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 Baghdad Documentation Department organized a scientific seminar on Sunday, 16 November 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, titled “Baghdad, the City of Peace.” Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Shakir Al-Sharifi opened the session by highlighting Baghdad’s presence in classical and modern poetry, followed by presentations from a group of specialized researchers who discussed various historical, cultural, and social aspects of the city. The seminar featured notable contributions, including studies on Baghdadi customs in the Ottoman era, the city’s historical neighborhoods, and the symbolic significance of its cultural and political monuments. The concluding presentation explored Baghdad’s portrayal in Dr. Taha Al-Rawi’s work “Baghdad, the City of Peace.” Participants emphasized the importance of supporting scholarly research on Baghdad’s heritage and promoting a culture of peace. The session concluded with the Center’s Director expressing gratitude to the attending professors and researchers for their valuable contributions

Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage Organizes an Awareness Workshop on Voting Procedures

As part of the efforts of the Independent High Electoral Commission to promote electoral awareness and strengthen the principles of conscious and responsible participation, and in accordance with the directives of the Presidency of the University of Baghdad, the Media and Government Communication Unit at the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage, in cooperation with the Center for Educational and Psychological Research at the University of Baghdad, organized an awareness workshop on voting procedures on the morning of Monday, November 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall.

The workshop’s lecture was delivered by Mr. Majid Saleh Mahdi from the Electoral Relations Division of the IHEC, who spoke about spreading electoral culture among citizens and encouraging them to freely and fairly exercise their voting rights.

During the workshop, emphasis was placed on the voter’s vital role in consciously and responsibly selecting their representatives, with the presentation of informative materials highlighting the ethical and legal standards to be followed on election day to ensure integrity and transparency in the electoral process and to reinforce the principles of democracy in society.

The session also included several discussions regarding voting authority and procedures. At the conclusion of the event, the Center’s administration extended its thanks and appreciation to the lecturer and participants, wishing them continued success and progress.

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, an extensive meeting was held that brought together the heads of departments:

Prof. Dr. Salar Ali Khudhur (Department of Human Studies),

Prof. Dr. Taha Sibti Ibrahim (Department of Pure Sciences),

Prof. Dr. Zainab Kamel Kareem (Department of Manuscripts), and

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rasha Issa Faris (Department of Baghdad Documentation).

The meeting focused on discussing the scientific research plan for 2026 and all matters related to the development of new research projects.

The participants discussed the main themes and mechanisms for unifying research efforts in ways that serve the community, preserve national identity, and keep pace with modern scientific developments. They also agreed on establishing a timeline for submitting research proposals and forming regular subcommittees to follow up on the implementation and evaluation of the plan, ensuring high research quality and achieving the Center’s strategic goals.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the researchers expressed their gratitude to the Center’s administration for its continuous support of scientific research, affirming their commitment to continued collaboration in pursuit of their academic aspirations for the year 2026.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Rasha Issa Faris, a faculty member at the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, participated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in the Dar Al-Salam Hall at the Union of Arab Historians, as a member of the examination committee for the Ph.D. membership  submitted by the student Shaimaa Fadel Nassif, entitled “The Intellectual Movement in Samarkand through Al-Dhahabi’s Tarikh al-Islam (748 AH / 1374 AD)”, at the Institute of Arab History and Scientific Heritage for Postgraduate Studies.

The defense was attended by a number of professors and researchers specializing in Islamic history and scientific heritage. After reviewing the committee’s report, the student was awarded the degree of Excellent (Distinction). Congratulations to the student, with best wishes for continued success and progress in her academic journey.

The center of heritage revival organizes seminar “The Differences in Qur’anic Readings and Their Impact on the Variation of Meaning,”

Under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, our Center organized a seminar on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, with the attendance of several of the Center’s staff members.

The seminar, entitled “The Differences in Qur’anic Readings and Their Impact on the Variation of Meaning,” was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Iman Saleh Mahdi, a faculty member at our Center. Dr. Mahdi discussed the scholars’ stance on citing Qur’anic readings as evidence. She explained that when the movement of compiling works on Qur’anic readings—both mutawatir (widely transmitted) and irregular (shadhdh)—became active, referring to these readings became an essential necessity in establishing grammatical and linguistic rules. She noted that the use of Qur’anic readings as linguistic evidence began in the Basra and Kufa schools, but the grammarians of the two schools differed in their approaches. The Basrans, since the time of Sibawayh, sought to subject these readings to their established grammatical rules and analogies; they accepted and cited those that conformed to their principles and rejected those that did not, labeling them as irregular.