The sustainable development goals in Iraq

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

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 Manuscripts Department in the Center organized a workshop on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, with the attendance of a number of researchers and academics. The workshop was titled “Private Education in the Historical Perspective and Its Impact on Iraqi Society.” Professor Dr. Zainab Kamil Kareem and Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Shakir Al-Sharifi, both are members in the Center, presented the lecture. They discussed private education as one of the most important sectors in developed countries, as it provides future generations capable of development and innovation. In contrast, in less developed countries, the private sector still does not play an effective role in society, given that the state is considered the largest and most capable institution of managing a sensitive and strategic field such as education. The workshop aimed to shed light on the history of private education

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Holds a Scientific Seminar

As part of academic cooperation and exchanging scientific expertise, Professor Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad, and Mr. Fares Issa Fares, Director of Administration, visited the Center for Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies on Thursday, 13 November 2025. They were received by Professor Dr. Kareem Hassan Alwan, the Dean of the Center. During the visit, the academic delegation reviewed the Center’s activities, research programs, and scientific projects. They also discussed ways for joint cooperation in the fields of heritage urban planning and sustainable development, in a manner that contributes to supporting the academic process and advancing scientific research. The visit also included extending an invitation to participate in our upcoming Seventh International Scientific Conference, “The History of Science among the Arabs,” which will be organized by our Center on 2–3 December 2025,in affirming of the importance of strengthening communication among scientific centers and enhancing academic collaboration.

Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage Organizes a Seminar

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,the Center organized a seminar on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with the attendance of several staff members, in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall.

The seminar, entitled “King Faisal I in the Hearts of Christians,” was presented by Dr. Wasan Hussein Muhaimid, a faculty member in the Center. Dr. Muhaimid spoke about King Faisal I, the founder of the Kingdom of Iraq, highlighting his esteemed position in the hearts of Iraqis in general, and Christians in particular. She noted that the truest expressions of love are those felt after the passing of the beloved, transcending mere courtesy or the desire to win favor, reflecting genuine affection, loyalty, and gratitude toward those who served the country and its people with honor. The researcher emphasized the pure and sincere sentiments conveyed in a sermon by the Arabic-speaking priest, Father Anastasius Al-Karmali, delivered during a session held by the Catholic Christian communities in Baghdad to commemorate the deeds of His Majesty King Faisal I, who passed away in Bern on September 17, 1933. The sermon was presented to his son and successor, King Ghazi I, as a respectful tribute to the late King from the Carmelite Fathers’ mission in Iraq.

Father Anastasius described the love and trust of the Christian communities toward King Faisal and his leadership, addressing the audience to explain the purpose of his sermon, which concluded with prayers for the late King.

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.

The Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage Participates in the Eighth Scientific Conference of the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage

At the invitation of the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage, the Center for the Revival of Arabic Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad participated in the activities of the Eighth Scientific Conference entitled “The Civilizational Role of the City of Baghdad Through Historical Eras.” The conference was held under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities, and under the supervision of Mr. Qasim Taher Al-Sudani, Deputy Minister, under the slogan “Baghdad: Authenticity and Everlasting Splendor.”

The conference took place on Monday, October 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in the Cordoba Hall of the Al-Mansour Melia Hotel in Baghdad, with the participation of a distinguished group of researchers, academics, and specialists in the fields of history, archaeology, and heritage. During their participation, representatives of the Center emphasized the importance of such conferences in documenting Iraq’s civilizational heritage and supporting national efforts aimed at preserving cultural identity and strengthening the sense of belonging to the deep-rooted history of the capital, Baghdad.

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 scientific workshop on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in cooperation with the Center for Strategic Studies and under the patronage of the Women’s Affairs Division at the University of Baghdad. The workshop was attended by a number of female researchers and was held in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. The workshop, entitled “Enhancing the Role of Women in Political Work and Decision-Making,” was chaired by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rasha Issa Faris, Head of the Baghdad Documentation Department and faculty member at our Center. The lecture was delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Mouloud Shaker, faculty member at the Center for Strategic and International Studies at the University of Baghdad.

Dr. Shaker discussed the importance of strengthening women’s participation in decision-making, emphasizing that it is one of the essential conditions for building a genuine and inclusive democracy. She noted that this process requires integrated efforts, represented through several recommendations — including the need for active government entities to enact supportive legislation, strengthening the family’s role in raising children on the principle of support and confidence, particularly for women, and the use of media to craft positive discourse, imagery, and attitudes toward women.