The College of Engineering and Information Technology, in cooperation with the Arab Federation for Digital Empowerment and the Continuing Education Center, held a ceremony to honor the female students who achieved first place in the Linux and Cybersecurity 101 training courses. The event was attended by the University President, Prof. Dr. Zainab Al-Sultani; the Dean of the College, Prof. Dr. Ghaida Al-Mulla; the Secretary-General of the Arab Federation for Digital Empowerment, Dr. Khalil Al-Tayyar; as well as a number of academic and administrative staff members and international experts.

In her remarks, the University President emphasized the importance of investing in students’ potential and strengthening hands-on training opportunities. The Dean of the College highlighted the role of specialized training programs in developing technical competencies and preparing students to meet the evolving demands of the labor market.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Arab Federation for Digital Empowerment, Dr. Khalil Al-Tayyar, praised the University’s collaboration in implementing training programs. He also announced the good news that His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, the Legal Custodian of the Holy Imam Hussein Shrine, had approved moving forward with the proposal to establish a Digital Community Club Headquarters. The club is envisioned as a hub for knowledge and training, a bridge connecting the University with the wider community, and a platform for discovering young talent while fostering their digital capabilities.

The ceremony also featured a presentation by student Fatimah Ali Matar, who transformed the knowledge she acquired during the training course into an interactive platform, demonstrating the practical application of the skills she had learned.

The event included a recognition ceremony organized by the University and the General Secretariat of the Holy Imam Hussein Shrine to honor the Arab Federation for Digital Empowerment and the course trainers, in addition to recognizing the outstanding students.

The top achievers in the Linux course were Hadeel Kadhim Jawad, Nora Alaa Hamid, Hadeel Kareem Kadhim, Nabaa Kareem Habib, and Malak Alaa. The top achievers in the Cybersecurity 101 course were Aya Haider Kadhim, Alaa Ali Hussein, and Fatimah Ali Matar.

This event reflects the College’s and the University’s ongoing commitment to strengthening specialized partnerships, expanding opportunities for technical training, and empowering female students with the digital skills that support their academic and professional development.

Media and Government Communication Division