As part of its ongoing mission to broaden academic and scientific collaboration with Iraqi universities, a delegation from Al-Zahraa University for Women, headed by University President Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Mulla Al-Sultani, visited the University of Samarra. The delegation was welcomed by the President of the University of Samarra, Prof. Dr. Sabah Alawi Al-Samarrai, alongside several deans and faculty members. The visit marked a significant step toward strengthening mutual partnerships and advancing the educational landscape in Iraq.
During the visit, both Universities explored avenues for academic and research collaboration, including faculty exchange programs, joint scientific workshops and seminars, student visits, and hands-on training through coordinated academic programs. Discussions also covered advancing collaboration in various academic and research disciplines to yield meaningful and promising outcomes.
Prof. Dr. Al-Sultani emphasized that the visit aligns with Al-Zahraa University’s vision of academic openness and collaboration with national institutions, contributing to the enhancement of higher education and creating new scientific opportunities for faculty and students.
Prof. Dr. Al-Samarrai stressed the importance of collaboration among Iraqi universities in light of the rapidly evolving landscape of higher education. He reiterated the University of Samarra’s readiness to support joint academic initiatives that empower students and advance research capacity.
Both parties affirmed their commitment to future memorandums of understanding that outline areas of collaboration, implementation mechanisms, and performance evaluation indicators—reflecting a shared intention to build a long-term, dynamic partnership rooted in mutual growth and integration.
The visit also included a tour of the scientific facilities at the University of Samarra, where both sides agreed to maintain active communication between their respective teams to ensure smooth implementation of the outlined initiatives.
This visit is part of Al-Zahraa University’s continuous strategy to foster and expand academic partnerships, in line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s directives to enhance educational quality and drive scientific progress in Iraq.
Translated by: Zahra’ Salman, Revised by: Asst. Lect. Safa Al-Sadi
