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Launch of the First Day of Our Annual Scientific Conference: “History of Sciences Among the Arabs”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage witnessed the opening of its annual scientific conference, titled “History of Sciences Among the Arabs”, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Conference Hall of the Urban and Regional Planning Center for Graduate Studies at the University of Baghdad. The event was attended by several deans, prominent academic figures, representatives of the holy shrines, as well as delegates from Christian holy sites and churches, giving the conference a diverse character reflecting the shared interest in the history of sciences and their cultural legacy.

The opening session of the conference began with a comprehensive ceremonial program. The first segment featured the national anthem, followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, and then the university anthem, adding a formal tone to the commencement of the event.

Following the protocol activities, Prof. Dr. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center, delivered his welcoming speech, in which he greeted the guests and participants and emphasized the importance of the conference in highlighting the scientific achievements of the Arabs and their role in establishing numerous fields of knowledge. The ceremony also included the screening of a documentary film showcasing the Center’s scientific journey and research activities over the past years.

The conference featured several key topics and research sessions, addressing the development of the history of sciences among the Arabs and the contributions of Arab and Muslim scholars in advancing human knowledge in medicine, astronomy, mathematics, chemistry, and other fields that significantly contributed to the construction of civilization.

During the event, the Center Director presented certificates of appreciation to researchers, participants, and attendees in recognition of their scientific contributions, alongside conference plaques honoring those who helped make the event successful.

The first day concluded with interactive discussion sessions that enriched the shared understanding of the conference themes. Activities will continue the following day with additional sessions and scientific contributions, to be held in the hall of Prof. Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood at the Center.

Under the Slogan: “Sign Language as a Bridge of Communication”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Workshop

 In accordance with the directives of the Presidency of the University of Baghdad / Department of Media and Government Communication, the Media Unit at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage organized an educational awareness workshop on Wednesday morning, November 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., titled “The Role of Educational Institutions in Supporting the Deaf and Mute.” The workshop was held in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall, with the attendance of several professors and academics. It was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Zainab Kamil Kareem and Lecturer Dr. Liqaa Shakir Al-Sharifi, both faculty members at the Center. Dr. Liqaa Al-Sharifi delivered her research titled “The Rights of the Deaf and Mute in Iraq Between Legislation and Implementation.” The study examined the legal framework regulating the rights of the deaf and mute in Iraq, highlighting the legislation that guarantees their rights to education, healthcare, social welfare, and social integration. Al-Sharifi discussed the gap between what the laws stipulate and what is actually implemented on the ground, pointing out the challenges this group faces, such as the lack of specialized services, the shortage of staff trained in sign language, and limited societal awareness. She emphasized the need to strengthen governmental and institutional efforts to ensure that the deaf and mute have full access to their rights and are empowered to participate effectively in society.

Dr. Zainab Kamil then presented an overview of her research titled “Famous Figures Who Challenged Disability and Transformed It into Success Stories.” The study focused on a selection of Arab and international personalities who faced various disabilities—including hearing impairments—and succeeded in transforming these challenges into sources of strength and creativity. She highlighted examples of individuals who achieved exceptional success in fields such as science, art, sports, and community work, despite their disabilities. The research illustrated how their stories have become a source of inspiration and motivation for empowering the deaf and mute community, promoting a culture of optimism and resilience, and encouraging educational institutions to provide greater support. It also demonstrated the role of these figures in reshaping societal perceptions of disability and highlighting the capabilities of persons with disabilities.

The workshop included several discussions, and at its conclusion, the Media Unit Supervisor expressed gratitude to the two researchers for their dedicated efforts in serving the University and our beloved Iraq.

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

A group of female faculty members from the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad participated on Monday, November 17, 2025, in a training workshop organized by the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Baghdad as part of the activities of Anti-Drug Week. The workshop was presented by Professor Dr. Arkan Saeed Khattab, Director of the Center, with the attendance of a number of specialists and individuals concerned with awareness-related issues. The workshop addressed the main themes related to the drug epidemic, the most prominent methods of combating it, and the negative effects it leaves on society. It also discussed modern prevention strategies and the role of educational institutions in raising awareness among students and promoting healthy and responsible behavior. The participating faculty members showed clear engagement through presenting viewpoints and scientific interventions that contribute to supporting national efforts aimed at limiting the spread of drugs, emphasizing the importance of continuing such awareness programs within the university environment.

The workshop concluded with an emphasis on the importance of integrating the roles of scientific and educational centers to enhance community awareness and develop sustainable training programs in the field of drug prevention.

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, 17 November 2025, in Professor Nabeela Abdul Muneem Dawood Hall. The seminar was titled “Geographical Routes in the Ancient Arab World.” The lecture was presented  by Assistant instructor  Wasan Adel Abdul Wahab, a faculty member in the Center. She discussed how the determination of land and river routes depended on several important natural considerations, including environmental factors such as terrain, climate, and the availability of navigable waterways. Other considerations included the availability of raw materials, the types of commercial goods transported along these routes, and knowledge of long-distance or remote and rugged paths. Trade caravans sometimes relied on local guides who were familiar with these distant and nearby routes. The researcher emphasized that land and river routes were widely used in the hilly, mountainous, and desert regions of Mesopotamia. They were utilized by commercial caravans and military campaigns due to the limited waterways compared to the extensive canal networks in the alluvial plains. In general, the trade caravans followed shorter land routes, such as the route from Larsa to Isin to Ashnuna, and then proceeding toward Assyria.

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.