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The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on the morning of Tuesday, 23 December 2025, at 11:30 a.m., entitled “Social Regulation in Islamic Civilization”, held in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall. The seminar was attended by a number of professors and researchers, and the lecture was delivered by Assistant Lecturer Zainab Khalid Mohammed, a faculty member at the Center.

The speaker introduced the concept of social regulation as a key sociological notion, tracing its evolution from the pre-Islamic period through the advent of Islam, and applying it to the contemporary Iraqi society. She explained that in pre-Islamic times, legitimacy was derived from tribal customs, with authority personalized in the hands of tribal elders or alliances, relying on the power of traditional norms. With the arrival of Islam, regulatory authority transitioned to sacred texts (the Qur’an and Hadith), establishing institutional authority that transcended personal and familial ties, creating a fixed reference above individuals and groups. The researcher discussed mechanisms of social regulation in modern Iraqi society, highlighting a mixture of pre-Islamic customs (tribal norms and social pressure) and Islamic principles (religious reference and moral values), alongside laws and regulations enforced by state institutions. She also emphasized the emerging role of social media and digital platforms as significant actors in social regulation. Finally, the speaker proposed strategies to effectively implement social regulation, including the positive use of media and technology through awareness campaigns instead of shaming campaigns, promoting civic and ethical upbringing, and empowering youth by involving them in decision-making processes.

The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Workshop to Promote Professional Integrity and Protect Public Funds

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad held a workshop on the morning of Tuesday, 23 December 2025, entitled “Financial Auditing and Its Role in Detecting Violations and Embezzlement”, in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall, as part of a series of administrative activities organized by the University of Baghdad. The event was attended by a number of administrative and academic staff.

The session was chaired by Mr. Fares Issa Fares, Director of Administration at the Center. The lecture was delivered by Ms. Hanaa Jassim Hussein from the Financial Oversight Department and Ms. Iman Ali Mohammed from the Research and Service Centers Division, who discussed the concept of financial auditing, its importance in promoting integrity and transparency, and its pivotal role in detecting financial violations and reducing cases of embezzlement.

The workshop emphasized the importance of implementing effective auditing systems and raising financial awareness among employees, contributing to the protection of public funds and the improvement of administrative and institutional performance. Discussions addressed various topics related to employee conduct in governmental departments, stressing the necessity of honesty, integrity, and adherence to professional values, while avoiding any unlawful practices such as embezzlement or manipulation of public funds.

It was also highlighted that such violations are considered criminal offenses punishable by law under current legislation, underscoring the need to enhance employees’ professional awareness and legal

The Center for the Revival of Heritage Under Evaluation by the Institutional Accreditation Committee

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad received the Institutional Accreditation Committee on the morning of Tuesday, 23 December 2025, as part of the evaluation and follow-up procedures for accrediting the Center according to approved standards.

During the visit, the committee reviewed the Center’s library facilities, its valuable manuscripts, and various services. They also received a detailed explanation of the programs offered, work mechanisms, and management systems for resources and information services, in addition to the efforts made to develop performance and improve the quality of services provided to beneficiaries.

Committee members praised the level of organization and available facilities, as well as the Center’s commitment to applying quality and institutional excellence standards, emphasizing the importance of continuous development and keeping pace with best practices in library and information services.

The Center’s administration expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the committee members, affirming its commitment to meeting the requirements of institutional accreditation and its continuous efforts to enhance services in a way that fulfills beneficiaries’ expectations and supports institutional development.

A Delegation from Babil Visits the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad to Strengthen Cultural and Scientific Cooperation

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad welcomed a cultural and scientific delegation from Babil Governorate on the morning of Monday, 22 December 2025, as part of a visit aimed at building bridges of cooperation and exchanging expertise in research and heritage fields.The Center’s administration greeted the delegation and provided an overview of the Center’s work and scientific mission. In appreciation of the Center’s heritage and scholarly role, the visiting delegation presented a special edition of the journal “Afaaq Furatia” to the Center.

The delegation was headed by Retired Jawad Abdul-Kadhim Mohsen, member of the General Union of Writers and Authors in Iraq, accompanied by Lawyer Ahmed Majid Al-Hassan, legal advisor. During the visit, extensive discussions were held regarding the Center’s research publications, books, and journals, as well as the civilizational heritage preserved by the Center and the responsibility of maintaining and enhancing it.

At the conclusion of the visit, both sides expressed satisfaction with the productive dialogue and agreed on future joint collaborations, including cultural activities and research seminars aimed at documenting scientific heritage and supporting the cultural movement in the country.

The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Celebration on the Occasion of Al-Daad Day

The Manuscripts Department at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar on the morning of Thursday, 18 December 2025, at 10:00 a.m., entitled “World Arabic Language Day”, attended by a distinguished group of researchers and academics specializing in the Arabic language. The event was held in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall in celebration of the scholarly and cultural significance of the Arabic language. The session was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Iman Saleh Mahdi and moderated by Assistant Lecturer Zainab Jamal Norouz, both faculty members of the Center. The seminar opened with a lecture by Assistant Lecturer Farah Ghanem Saleh from the College of Education for Women / Department of Arabic Language, who spoke about the importance of the Arabic language in shaping cultural identity, reinforcing intellectual belonging, and preserving inherited Arab customs and traditions. This was followed by a lecture from Lecturer Dr. Alia Nafi’ Kafi from the Al-Khwarizmi College of Engineering / University of Baghdad, highlighting the role of Arabic in the production of knowledge throughout the ages and its contribution to global intellectual presence. She described the language as a story of letters, sounds, and belonging.

Next, Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Al-Sharifi, a faculty member at the Center, presented on the Arabic Language Festival in China, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural understanding between the two peoples, reflecting a long history of cultural and religious exchange. The sessions concluded with a lecture by Assistant Lecturer Alaa Yaseen Mahmoud from the College of Education for Women / Department of Arabic Language, discussing the development of the Arabic language, its connection to artificial intelligence, contemporary issues related to preserving linguistic integrity in educational institutions and media, and strategies to support youth in using proper Arabic in daily life. This event is part of a series of annual scientific activities organized by the Center to revive heritage and preserve the Arab linguistic and cultural legacy. At the conclusion of the seminar, the Center’s administration thanked the researchers, wishing them continued success in service of the University of Baghdad and beloved Iraq.

Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, visited the Tokyo Museum of Ancient Civilizations accompanied by the Head of the Department of the East. During the visit, he toured the museum’s exhibits, which include artifacts representing various cultures of East Asian peoples, in addition to Japanese civilization and ancient Egyptian civilization. He also viewed exhibits related to ancient Iraq, represented by 18 archaeological artifacts from different historical periods of Mesopotamian civilization, which significantly enrich the museum’s collections. It is worth noting that these artifacts were exchanged from the Iraqi Museum in 1969 under a protocol for the exchange of archaeological objects that was previously in effect.

At the conclusion of the visit, discussions were held on ways to open horizons for joint scientific cooperation between Iraqi academic institutions and their Japanese counterparts. The Japanese side expressed its welcome and support for the idea of cooperation, especially after noting the security and stability currently enjoyed by Iraq.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on the morning of Wednesday, 17 December 2025, entitled “Cataloguing and Classifying Book Collections between Heritage and Modernity.” The seminar was attended by a number of faculty members of the Center and was held in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Liqaa Amer Ashour, a faculty member at the Center.

In her presentation, Dr. Ashour spoke about Islamic civilization as a pioneering starting point in the science of library organization. She explained that Muslims’ interest was not limited to collecting books and manuscripts, but extended to cataloguing and classifying them in a precise scientific manner that facilitated access. The libraries of Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo adopted the division of books according to fields of knowledge, the preparation of catalog registers, and the use of shelf symbols. This experience later transferred to the West through Al-Andalus and the translation movement, influencing European cataloguing systems, including the Dewey Decimal Classification, which reflects philosophical roots deeply embedded in Islamic heritage.

The researcher also presented examples of books and highlighted Ibn al-Nadim’s “Al-Fihrist” as a pioneering model in cataloguing methodology, as it divided knowledge into ten main chapters and linked authors with content through a systematic and progressive scholarly approach.

She emphasized that Muslims were not merely collectors of books, but founders of a comprehensive methodology for organizing knowledge, laying the foundations of library science that later evolved into the global cataloguing and classification systems still in use today

The Quality Assurance Unit, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Bashayer Mouloud, a faculty member at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage / University of Baghdad, organized a workshop on the morning of Monday, 15 December 2025, at 10:30 a.m., entitled “Sustainable Development on Campus: A Vision through the Green Metric Ranking.” The workshop was attended by a number of faculty members of the Center and was held in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall, as part of ongoing efforts to promote concepts of environmental sustainability within the university campus.The lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Samer Badri Salman Al-Badri from the College of Agriculture / Department of Agricultural Sciences / Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, who spoke about the concept of sustainable development and its importance in the university environment. He also introduced the Green Metric ranking, its main criteria, and its role in evaluating universities’ performance in areas such as green infrastructure, energy and water management, emissions reduction, waste management, and sustainability-related education and scientific research. The workshop included a presentation explaining ways to apply the ranking criteria within the university campus, along with a review of several successful university experiences that contribute to improving institutional performance and achieving sustainable development goals. The event also featured an interactive discussion on mechanisms for imp

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on the morning of Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in Professor Nabila Abdul Moneim Dawood Hall, entitled “Balancing Work and Personal Life between the Past, the Present, and the Digital Age.” The session was delivered by Professor Dr. Taha Sabti Ibrahim, a researcher and faculty member at the Center, and highlighted the importance of achieving a healthy balance in an increasingly complex world characterized by the rapid pace of life and growing work demands.

The speaker explained that achieving a balance between professional and personal life has become an urgent necessity for success and stability, especially amid the mounting pressures of the digital age, where the boundaries between work and personal life are no longer as clear as they once were.

The panel aimed to highlight the main obstacles to achieving balance, such as work pressures, crowded daily commitments, and the psychological and social effects resulting from the excessive use of modern technologies. The researcher also discussed future plans that could help achieve balance, foremost among them enhancing individuals’ psychological, emotional, and social stability.

He concluded by noting that balance is no longer a secondary option but has become a fundamental element of quality of life, emphasizing the need to adopt practical strategies that contribute to supporting mental health and managing time effectively.

A Delegation of Professors from the Center for the Revival of Heritage Attends a Scientific Conference

Upon a kind invitation from the President of the Iraqi Academy of Sciences, Professor Dr. Mohammed Hussein Al-Yaseen, to Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, to attend the scientific conference entitled “Arabic Manuscripts between Heritage and Modernity”, held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, with the following day’s sessions conducted virtually via the Google Meet digital platform. Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein instructed that a delegation attend the conference on his behalf due to his travel and academic commitments outside Iraq. The delegation was headed by Professor Dr. Anas Issam Ismail, and included Professor Dr. Taha Sabti Ibrahim and Professor Dr. Wasan Hussein Muhaimid, representing the Center.

The conference was convened as part of the Iraqi Academy of Sciences’ efforts to enhance research in Arabic manuscript heritage and to develop methodologies for the study and critical editing of manuscripts in a manner that bridges scholarly authenticity with the requirements of the digital age.The President of the Academy welcomed the delegation, conveying his kind regards to the Director of the Center, and expressed his appreciation for accepting the invitation, emphasizing the importance of opening horizons for future cooperation between the Iraqi Academy of Sciences and the Center for the Revival of Heritage in service of the academic endeavor.